Daxi Wood Art Eco Museum - Artisans' Hall Introduction
The "Yishi Museum" was built during the Japanese colonial period in 1941 as the official residence for the police department of Daxi District. After the Nationalist government relocated to Taiwan, Chiang Kai-shek established a villa here, which was later occupied by Mr. Yu Jichang's family, who moved out years ago, leaving the place vacant. Daxi was once a key development hub for the woodcraft industry, producing exquisite wooden goods that incorporated sophisticated mortise and tenon joints, inlay work, carving, ink painting, and lacquer techniques. The skilled craftsmanship stems from the genuine spirit of artisans and the ethics and procedural rules established during apprenticeship—essentially reflecting Daxi woodcraft's philosophy of "craftsmanship and self-cultivation." To restore the glory of artisanship, the Wood Museum has repurposed this residence into the "Yishi Museum," showcasing not only Daxi wooden crafts and utensils but also emphasizing the deep-seated spirit and ethics behind them. This creates a dialogue between people, materials, and tools, thereby connecting the artisans' "creation" with the users' "application," generating emotional resonance in "use and beauty." The Yishi Museum is anticipated to serve as a base for the inheritance of artisan spirit, allowing the public to not only appreciate the beauty of wooden crafts but also understand the developmental context of artisan lineage and truly appreciate the artisan spirit behind the wooden products. (Source: Official website of Daxi Wood Art Ecological Museum) For details on guided services, please refer to the official website of Daxi Wood Art Ecological Museum.
