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Washitsu

by cat gage (INCOMPLETE!)

Basic meaning

Contents:

Washitsu basically means 'Japanese styled room'

Washitsu

  • Basic meaning
  • History
  • Types of washitsu

Interior design

  • Facts
  • Images

- Tatami

- Fusuma & Shoji

- Zabuton & Futon

- Low table

- Alcove & Chigaidana

History

Washitsu was originally a symbol for the nobles. Inside a washitsu there was usually a single tatami that was directed for a superior only. It was in the muromachi period where washitsu rooms became more commonly made throughout Japan & the rules of tatami use became less strict.

Types of washitsu

Shoin - A washitsu usually found inside of a temple. This particular room is used for studying as they usually have chigaidana & a tsukueshoin.

Sukiya - This type of washitsu isn't as festive or decorative as a shoin washitsu. & the use of this room is different. It also lacks things that a shoin washitsu has.

Interior design

Fusuma & shoji

Tatami

Fusuma

Tatami is a flooring type that is most commonly found inside a washitsu.

It is made out of thick straw that is woven into a mat design.

They are various sizes.

Fusuma - aka "sliding door" are usually used to separate a room from another.

Unlike western sliding doors, the frame of a fusuma is wooden & like glass sliding doors; fusuma consists of opaque paper.

Shoji - Shoji is another type of "sliding door" & is alike a fusuma sliding door. But shoji is usually found at the entrance of the washitsu & the paper is more translucent. The reason being is to allow light & air to enter.

Shoji also has smaller wooden rims over the paper. & some shoji can open small compartments that act like windows.

Tatami layout

Shoji

Tatami

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