Aoi Works

From Nagano to the world—At Aoi, we make and sell traditional Japanese wood crafts and fittings.
We have classical Shoin Shoji (papered lattice screens), traditional latticework known as Kumiko, and household Shinto altars made by well highly skilled craftsmen. Our woodwork makes people happy, whether it's by creating special furniture to order, or supporting your DIY renovations.
Feel free to ask anything about wood crafts!

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Hand carved dragon and tiger motif Shoji sliding door

Hand carved dragon and tiger motif Shoji sliding door

Shoji the wood framed sliding door with delicate hand carved latticework patterns, and dragon and tiger motif.
3 months for coordinated planning and design—It took six months to plan and carve from start to finish.
One of a kind piece made by high skilled craftsmen.

We used 3 different kinds of wood. Kiso Hinoki(Japanese cypress grow in Kiso) woods for the frame, western red cedar for the dragon and tiger carving, and magnolia to portrait the bamboo.
Our woodwork is made natural woods so price range will differ depending on size or wood materials.
If you have questions, please feel free to ask about it.

Kumiko latticework

Kumiko latticework

We also make Kumiko latticework for Western style of buildings.
Not only the traditonal style, we design new creative art of Kumiko.

Kamidana the god shelves

Kamidana the god shelves

For expressing gratitude for life — The household Shinto god shelves remind you Japanese spirit every day.
Our god shelves are all one-of-kind made by highly skilled craftsmen using carefully hand-picked woods.
W1380xH600xD400mm

Company Profile

Trade Name Aoi
Date of the Establishment 1976 Tomigei CO., LTD. was established
1998 Aoi CO., LTD. was founded
CEO Katsuo Kagashima
Address 63-3 Daimon, Shiojiri-shi, Nagano-ken 3990744
Contact TEL: 0263-54-7217
FAX: 0263-54-7218
Bank The Hachijuni Bank,Ltd. Shiojiri-nishi Branch
Business Hours 9:00a.m - 6:00p.m
Business Days Monday to Friday(Sat, Sun, regular holidays, Obon holidays, end and beginning of the year are closed.)
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