Stillness Held in Joinery
United Nations Registration No.00358
Heritage Since
Over 1,000 years of architectural joinery
Collector Grade
Only 1 in 200 display frames use metal-free mortise-and-tenon construction
Manual Hours
Each piece requires 8+ hours of precision cutting and hand polishing
📜 Story Behind the Craft
This frame embodies the structural poetry of ancient Chinese architecture. Inspired by Song Dynasty joinery manuals such as Yingzao Fashi, it features locking “dovetail” and “mitered mortise” joints—allowing the corners to be assembled without metal fasteners. More than a frame, it is a container of memory, a shrine to fleeting beauty, and a tactile celebration of craftsmanship.
📐 Product Specifications
- Inner Dimensions: 8 × 10 inches (20.3 × 25.3 cm)
- Frame Thickness: 1.6 inches (4 cm)
- Frame Width: 0.6 inches (1.5 cm)
- Material: Solid Black Walnut + Double-Sided Glass
- Glass Thickness: approx. 0.08 inches (2 mm)
- Display Capacity: up to 0.08 inch (2 mm) item thickness
- Format: Hanging or freestanding
🤝 Made with Care
Built entirely from solid wood and real glass—no composite materials, no glue. The surface is polished by hand and treated with natural waxes, maintaining the warm tone and satin sheen of the walnut. The sliding mechanism is fitted with subtle friction control to avoid damage to fragile artwork or specimens.
🧵 Craftsmanship & Ingredients
Crafted using interlocking traditional joinery including dovetail and hidden mortise corners, this frame resists warping and distortion. Each edge is hand-finished to preserve the texture of the grain, with a clean channel cut to house the glass and protect inserted works. Perfect for pressed flowers, calligraphy, photographs, or minimalist wall décor.
🌏 Artisan & Origin Spotlight
Our frames are made by master joiners trained in classical Chinese furniture methods. Each piece of walnut is selected for its grain, natural tonal contrast, and unique character—no two are alike. The visible differences in each frame are part of the wood’s living record, not flaws.
🏛️ Cultural Heritage Recognition
Rooted in Traditional Wood Joinery Techniques
The structural philosophy of mortise and tenon has supported Chinese temples, bridges, and homes for over a thousand years. This product translates that ancient philosophy into an elegant everyday object, preserving not only artwork but the engineering of legacy itself.
UNESCO ICH Recognition
🔖 UNESCO ICH No.00358: Traditional Design and Practices for Building Chinese Wooden Arch Bridges
🔗 Learn more at the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage website →
By choosing this frame, you honor both the art within and the artistry that surrounds it.
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