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[kinseygardendecor]

Sekimori ishi - Japanese Garden Stone

A sekimori ishi which translates from Japanese as ‘boundary-marker’ stone. In Edo period Japan travel was restricted and routes had barriers or checkpoints where travelers authorization to continue on a road was checked by guards.

A sekimori ishi is a round stone, big enough to comfortably fit onto the which is wrapped around twice at right angles, and tied off with black kainawa or sisal cord.  

The placement of a sekimori ishi on a path indicates is that the path ahead is closed, and visitors or guests are to take an alternative path. In a Tea garden it may be used to guide visitors down a certain walkway to an area where a particular treat in the garden may be observed.

top photo: Damien Douxchamps

bottom photo: iain ramponi

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