Abstract
The first purpose of this study is to inspect the number, the situation and the background of Kesen-carpenter, through the investigations on the documentary records. The second purpose of this study is to inspect the conditions of the groups of regional carpenters in the Edo period, from the viewpoint of the concentration of carpenters, the name and the time of activities. The contents of this study are as follows. Introduction. 1. The documentary records. 2. The Kesen-carpenter as viewed from the composition of the various craftsmen. 3. The conditions of the groups of regional carpenters in the Edo period. Conclusion.
