Tokonoma, also referred to simply as toko, is a Japanese term generally referring to a built-in recessed space in a Japanese style reception room, in which items for artistic appreciation are displayed. In English, tokonoma is usually called alcove.
One big pillar takes tokonoma. This is called daikoku-bashira. It is a meaning called a pillar supporting a house.
The items usually displayed in a tokonoma are calligraphic and/or pictorial scrolls and an arrangement of flowers.
It costs expense to make a show window, a big pillar. Therefore there become few houses having tokonoma.
Artistic appreciation displays are an excellent idea and to be honest that made me to desire something similar! When I have more space (after kids are gone after 15 years :-)) I will have some kind of tokonoma!
ReplyDeleteI understand it costs a lot but it's very beautiful. Shadows theater all days long with the sun...
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Wow..thanks for sharing this insight with the wonderful photos- I will try to keep it in mind. Very classy looking!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know what you called it but I do remember pillars in homes and alcoves too.
ReplyDeleteI a very nice job of the artist
ReplyDeleteIs that tokonoma made of glass? I beg your pardon I thought it was papper
Encantadoras fotos las tuyas.
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It looks very pleasant and nice
ReplyDeleteI like the CHinese tradition especially their interior design.
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