This traditional Namako walls are made by the tiles called, “Kawara” 瓦 and the cement plaster. At first, line the clay wall with the tiles. Then, put the plaster in a semicircular shape on the joint point. These elaborately-crafted walls of geometric design had only been made by skilled craftsmen in Japan.This Namako walls provide the Japanese traditional atmosphere. And also we may feel toughness from the geometric design with black and white. It is simple design, but very impressive.
The reason of this Namako walls widely used for warehouses is not only for its appearance. The Namako walls have used for protect the clay wall of the buildings from rain and wind damage, and prevent the spread of the fire.
This inherited design has a functional beauty, and now it’s attracting attention from all over the world. The building with Namako walls is luxury and sophisticated. These days, there are more and more people apply this Namako walls for their houses and stores.
Its peculiar name, “Namako” means “sea slug.” It is because arched shape of the cement plaster looks like the sea slug.
