namu.works

나무 · Woodworking Portfolio

The Craft

Every piece begins with selecting the right wood. Grain direction, moisture content, species character -- the wood speaks first, and the maker listens. At namu.works, we document the process of turning raw timber into objects that will outlast their makers.

The Workshop

Hand tools hang on the wall in order of use. The workbench shows decades of chisel marks. Sawdust catches the afternoon light like gold dust. This is where patience becomes furniture.

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Recent Works

A walnut dining table with butterfly joints. A cedar jewelry box with hand-cut dovetails. An oak bookshelf that smells of the forest it came from. Each piece is a conversation between maker and material.