Roji Komuten

Roji Komuten Skilled craft finish carpentry... based upon design client needs and budget.

01/05/2025

This year's new projects will be coming in the next few months.

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This was a commission for a restaurant in Japantown. This one is just over 36" high.
01/05/2025

This was a commission for a restaurant in Japantown. This one is just over 36" high.

It has been two years since I have made kadomatsu. I decided it was time to come out of my shell and to begin to express...
01/05/2025

It has been two years since I have made kadomatsu. I decided it was time to come out of my shell and to begin to express myself once again as a way to lift my spirits.

With bamboo in short supply due to a variety of both environmental and botanical issues, I had to make do with what was available. This forced me to be more resourceful and thoughtful in the creation process. I was only able to make a few sets for friends and loyal clients.

With larger diameter bamboo in very short supply, I had to use smaller diameter and make them appear larger. This set I made for a dear friend, was only 20" high, but appears to be taller. It's all about proportion.

I has been a long time since I have contributed to my own page. I was occupied being caregiver for my wife since 2021. S...
01/05/2025

I has been a long time since I have contributed to my own page. I was occupied being caregiver for my wife since 2021. Sadly, I lost her in 2023 to ovarian cancer.

My life has taken on new meaning as I now navigate my life alone. I am inspired by her beautiful and loving spirit, which keeps me motivated each and every day. I struggle to navigate life with half of us missing. It has taken a greater part of the past year to find myself again.

I promised her that I would live well, be thoughtful and appreciate each and every day. I do so to honor her and myself.

My dearest Kengi, you were and are the greatest love of my life. Thank you for being always by my side and loving me for who I am.

(photo: one of our last trips to Hawaii in 2017, a very happy time)

From scrap wood to mochi...
01/04/2021

From scrap wood to mochi...

New Year's mochi display....could not access mochi this year so fabricated mine out of wood....I am considering making t...
01/04/2021

New Year's mochi display....could not access mochi this year so fabricated mine out of wood....I am considering making them for sale this year.

Some more variations on design. Here, utilizing smaller sections of branches.
01/04/2021

Some more variations on design. Here, utilizing smaller sections of branches.

Completed vase ready to deliver.
01/04/2021

Completed vase ready to deliver.

Using off-cuts from last year's bamboo to make decorative and functional flower vases....these need to be adorned.
01/04/2021

Using off-cuts from last year's bamboo to make decorative and functional flower vases....these need to be adorned.

Kadomatsu for the Horikiri residence with Mame-chan.
01/04/2021

Kadomatsu for the Horikiri residence with Mame-chan.

Large kadomatsu completed for Mark Mayeda... note the knot ot infinite unity.
01/04/2021

Large kadomatsu completed for Mark Mayeda... note the knot ot infinite unity.

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