#fusama

[japan-minka]

Shoji projection

A few of our zashiki shoji have etched glass inserts, and depending on the time of day, they project a lovely image onto the fusuma of our bedroom.

[ippodogallery]

[raghefarah]

[kyotokimono]

Japanese Style Rooms

“Traditional Japanese style rooms (和室, washitsu) come with a unique interior design that includes tatami mats as flooring. Consequently, they are also known as tatami rooms. Their style dates back to the Muromachi Period when they originally served as study rooms for the wealthy before gradually becoming more commonplace as reception and living quarters. Washitsu are still very prevalent around Japan.”  Click here to continue reading...

This is a great article giving details on each element of Japanese style room.