Suminagashi - The Ancient Art of Japanese Marbling
Description: Shou Sugi Ban 焼杉板 (or Yakisugi) is an ancient Japanese exterior siding technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire.
The Traditional Japanese Art of Charred Cedar
Shou Sugi Ban 焼杉板 (or Yakisugi ) is an ancient Japanese exterior siding technique that preserves wood by charring it with fire. Traditionally, sugi 杉 ( Cryptomeria japonica L.f. ) , also called Japanese red-cedar, was used. The process involves charring the wood, cooling it, cleaning it, and finishing it with a natural oil.
Today Shou Sugi Ban is an environmentally friendly way to preserve timber and, paradoxically, make it fire-resistant. Chemical preservatives, paints and retardants are therefore unnecessary. In addition to exterior uses, the popular technique is now found in interior rooms, furniture, and artwork.
Suminagashi - The Ancient Art of Japanese Marbling