VSANA Seminar 8, The Role of Carved Wood Bases in Viewing Stone Appreciation

This video shows the diversity of carved wood bases used in displaying viewing stones. The program examines wood bases in China, Korea, Japan and compares them with ones made in North America and Europe. Four master wood carvers, Chin Shi Hong (China), Harada Kazuya (Japan), Al Nelson (USA), and Sandro Tschuden (Switzerland) are featured in this program. You can learn the historical development of wood bases, the traditional and contemporary styles, and the types of wood used for bases.