Suiundo remakes (rebuilds) old Butsudan altars to suit the customer’s requirements.
we would like to introduce a remake of an old zelkova wood Butsudan into a new one, making use of the existing materials while adding a modern touch.We rebuilt the Butsudan into a new one. We also processed the cedar and zelkova wood provided by the customer.We rebuilt the Butsudan into a new one. We processed the cedar and zelkova wood provided by the customer and used it as materials for the Butsudan, and also made a new sutra box and sutra table.

Butsudan before renovation

Butsudan after renovation.A sutra table and sutra box were also newly made.

We will explain the parts that have been reused from the original Butsudan and the parts that have been newly made.As for the main body of the Butsudan, we cleaned the shelves inside (innner sanctum) and repainted them.The main body has been redesigned.

Utilisation of existing parts and newly rebuilt parts

meeting

When actually remaking a Butsudan, we conduct a detailed survey of the Butsudan and hold meetings to discuss the details.In addition, this time we received wood from a customer, which was used as recycled material after being sawn.

Meeting about remaking a Butsudan altar

drawing

After the meeting, drawings are produced and confirmed by the customer before the actual remake process begins.

Drawings of the sutra box

Sawing and processing of the wood provided

Sawing and processing of the wood provided by the customer.

Sawing of the wood provided

artificial drying of timber

component processing process

Once all the necessary wood has been gathered, the components are processed.

Processing of reused transom panels

Butsudan parts after processing

temporary assembly

Once the processing is complete, the altar is assembled.

Items ① and ② surrounded by red are reused materials.

The lower corner sliding door in C is made from provided Japanese zelkova wood.

Part D is made from provided Japanese zelkova wood.

Assembly after sanding and painting

After temporary assembly, the shitaji (foundation) is painted, sanded, and then finished with a coat of paint. The final colour is a deep, antique colour.

Middle coat on transom

Top coat on doors

Assembly

Assembled after painting.

New sutra box and sutra table made from supplied cedar wood

Inner sanctum of the remade Butsudan altar; side panels made from supplied Japanese zelkova wood

Movable tray for placing ritual implements such as flower vases, incense burners, and candlesticks

lower stand

completion

The remake of the Butsudan is now complete. The dimensions are 190 cm high, 95 cm wide, and 77 cm deep. The back panel of the altar is finished with real gold leaf.We have newly produced sutra boxes and sutra tables.

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