Making Shoji

The construction of shoji—Japanese sliding doors and screens—requires great skill and attention to detail. However, the task is within the reach of amateur woodworkers, and the results will add grace and serenity to any interior. With Toshio Odate’s help, woodworkers can tackle this traditional craft with confidence.

Odate, who served a craftsman’s apprenticeship during his youth, unites traditional insight and techn...