Rituals for Making Tea

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Ceremonial Teahouse: Sunkaraku

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sunkaraku exterior

sunkaraku interior corner

sunkaraku interior room

sunkaraku courtyard

DESIGNED BY ŌGI RODŌ Japanese, 1863–1941

c. 1917 Wood, bamboo, stone, metal, rush, plaster, paper, ceramic, fabric, and mulberry bast cord

Imagine that you are a guest at this Japanese teahouse set in a tranquil garden. Before the tea ceremony begins, you wait in the building on the right to quietly prepare for the ritual. After a signal from the host, you walk...

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