Description: Southwestern Stitching & Textile Info
Southwestern Stitching & Textile Info
Southwestern decor has a profound capability to please by holding memories and human connections by generating a specific western atmosphere. Nowhere has decoration been more striking to me than in a Chashitsu, or Japanese tearoom, where decorations are few but leave virtually nothing to be desired. I’ve been fortunate to have opportunities to participate in tea ceremonies both in Japan and the USA, and the extent of décor’s importance is certainly not exclusive to any one culture, however, the Chashitsu pr
At some point or another, we’ve had the experience of stepping into someone’s home and being bombarded by décor of every shape and size. While this can express passionate sentiments, it is often overwhelming for visitors. In contrast, a typical Chashitsu essentially contains a seating area for guests on tatami mats, a corner where the host makes tea, and an alcove—the only location where two pieces of removable decorations are presented. The host carefully selects a large scroll of hand-drawn calligraphy, a