natsushouji　夏障子
KEY WORD :　architecture / general terms
　
Also sudareshouji 簾障子. Sliding screens *shouji 障子, that are replaced by matchstick screens *sudare 簾, during the summer. Various kinds of reeds are used including ditch reed, pampas grass and cat's-tails. These reeds are set into shouji frames instead of paper. Natsushouji filter sunlight, allow breezes to circulate easily and provide a high degree of privacy.
　
Old Imai 今井 house Mino Shiryoukan 美濃史料館 (Gifu)


Old Imai 今井 house / Mino Shiryoukan 美濃史料館 (Gifu)

　
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