Page 1 of 1

Cutting up a kaya tree

Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:37 pm
by go west young man
Photos of tough old men cutting up a tree. I get blisters just thinking about it.

http://www.kuroda-goban.jp/archives.html

Re: Cutting up a kaya tree

Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:28 am
by balistic
Such a beautiful tree too :)

Re: Cutting up a kaya tree

Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:16 pm
by bogiesan
Looking for some fascinating reading and remarkable photographs? This book is often available in larger libraries:

http://www.amazon.com/Soul-Tree-Master-Woodworkers-Reflections/dp/0870119036

Nakashima explores the act of destroying a tree to create something else. Philosophically, is that achieving the tree's higher purpose? Or is it an avoidable assault?