The traditional re-thatching of the roof of a “gassho-zukuri” structure was undertaken by a mutual assistance group formed by local residents called “Yui,” which has helped preserve the ...

the chance to learn about thatching, and feel its appeal.

As a result, Japan's 5,000-year-old thatching tradition flourishes here, nurtured by the Japan Cultural Thatching Association ...

Thatching, traditional stained and leaded glass making, architectural blacksmithing, and stonemasonry all under threat ...

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is working with the Institute of Conservation (Icon) and partners to develop a new risk register to highlight the traditional building and heritage skills most at ...