Ishinomaki Laboratory by Karimoku makes use of a range of lumber and wood products, such as residual output from Karimoku’s production facilities, various hardwoods that are underutilized after commercial needs are met, and wood marked with insect-eaten holes or marks from birds such as woodpeckers. In other words, the brand proactively makes use of wood that otherwise would be considered unsuitable in furniture making.
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By treating each type of material with genuine thought and sparing no effort in their unique handling and care, a certain individuality is revealed in the products, such that each can be called a work of art by nature. This emphasis results in not only the production of long-loved, high-quality pieces of priceless value, but adds new value to disregarded and low-grade materials. Through stimulating forestry’s economic cycle and rebuilding the symbiotic relationship between people and forests, we strive to realize a sustainable, flourishing society.