"For wood joinery, in Italy, we use a technique called 'coda di rondine' (swallowtail). Then you look at the Japanese way of joining wood — to solve the same technical need, we have different approaches." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/04/18/style-design/maria-porro-salone-del-mobile/ #life #styledesign #design #salonedelmobile #japan
Salone del Mobile’s Maria Porro: ‘Italy and Japan share many things’

Maria Porro became the leading global design fair's first female and youngest-ever president when she was named to the position in 2021.

The Japan Times