Torafu Takezaiku: Tiger Bamboo Work
November 25, 2015Torafu-dake, or tiger bamboo is a type of henon bamboo, whose name derives from the tiger-striped brindle pattern on its surface. Bamboo is a plant with a strong life force, growing rapidly into the same height as its parent in three months, becoming available for processing in three to four years. Bamboos are considered to be an only truly sustainable natural resource, which is vital for our time with environmental issues.
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Torafu Takezaiku: Tiger Bamboo Work
Translation by: Moe Shoji
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