Jinashi & Jimori — The Sound of Bamboo
Here, each shakuhachi for sale has been handcrafted by me with care to preserve the natural character of the bamboo. This rarefied approach is known as jinashi (地無し) and jimori (地盛り). Through these methods, the bamboo’s inner voice emerges with clarity and depth. Each piece of bamboo retains its individuality, so no two shakuhachi are alike. Free from lacquer coatings or inlays, these instruments place you in direct communion with the living material itself.
The shakuhachi may be the most demanding of all flutes, yet it offers unmatched depth and nuance — subtleties close to the human voice. With only five finger holes, it demands great control and mastery of the challenging meri-kari pitch-bending techniques. For those who seek a lifelong discipline, the shakuhachi becomes a profound path of sound, silence, and practice.
Where the Story Begins — Harvesting Bamboo
Every journey from plant to palm starts here, in mountain groves of bamboo. Join me in this video as I select pieces for my shakuhachi — the first step in a collaboration with the living earth.
(NB: I’m still in the process of settling into my new home here in France. I expect to have shakuhachi for sale within the final quarter of this year, 2025.)
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