https://www.alojapan.com/1261811/how-japans-kumiko-woodworking-continues-to-thrive-today/ How Japan’s Kumiko Woodworking Continues to Thrive Today #DavidGootnick #Japan #JapanNews #kumiko #news #SmithsonianCraftShow Japan is renowned for its rich heritage of ancient crafts, from origami to kintsugi. However, several contemporary woodworkers are bringing attention to a lesser-known woodworking tradition called kumiko. One of those artists is Washington, D.C.-based David Gootnick, who creates kumiko-inspired decorative panels that c…