tama-ishijiki　玉石敷

KEY WORD :　architecture / tea houses

A type of paving using naturally rounded stones *tama-ishi 玉石, about 15-30cm in diameter. Used for garden paths, especially in a tea garden *roji 露地. The joints are deep down so the stones stick out, as though washed by the rain.

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*ararekuzushi 霰崩, *ararekoboshi 霰零し, *nobedan 延段

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