posted: 2024-05-26

Japanese 4-in-1

Overview

Recently, while searching M.A.I.L. for new weaves to try out, I came across Japanese 4-in-1 submitted by sakredchao. Japanese 4-in-1, also historically known as So Gusari, is an old weave that saw use in Samurai armour, primarily for joining solid plates together to create a flexible end product. If you want to make it yourself, I recommend this tutorial by Simon Livingston.

Materials

For the sample piece showcased in this post, I used two sizes of rings made by hand(bonus post coming soon) from 16 SWG Bright Aluminum wire purchased from The Ring Lord. The smaller rings have an ID(Inner Diameter) of 5mm for an AR(Aspect Ratio) of 3.1. The larger rings have an ID of 10mm for an AR of 6.15.

Notes

The Japanese 4-in-1 weave is easy to understand and uncomplicated to create. Its aesthetic appeal is notable, although, without tension, it can appear messy. As a versatile sheet weave, it offers nearly limitless possibilities akin to fabric. The name likely stems from its historical Japanese origins and each large ring connecting to four others. Given its ease of understanding, creation, and historical significance, I highly recommend learning to make this weave.

Pictures

Flat

Flat: Profile

Flat: Angled

Vertical

Vertical: Profile

In Process