Nanbu Hanagata Kumiko is a Japanese woodworking tradition used for building decoration that has been passed down since the Asuka period. Artisans use a special plane called a Hanagata Kanna to create curved shapes and detailed geometric patterns without using nails. Nanbu Hanagata Kumiko is characterized by the use of different types and colors of wood to create patterns. The primary raw material is local Aomori Hiba. Nanbu Hanagata Kumiko doors, lamps, and other decorative items fit beautifully in Japanese-style buildings as well as in Western-style buildings.