Share your Scroll(s)

[the_economist]

That is beautiful John, I've never seen a jumping coy painting quite like that.

+1.

My spirit reaches up like the carp, and while the fall is imminent, the suspension in mid-air seems like forever.

[TIM]

My new favorite scrolls from the Choson Period hanging in our tearoom.
A very generous gift from our closest friend and patriot.

[TwoPynts]

Gorgeous Tim, they really set off the room nicely.

[David R.]

Never seen a diptych with scrolls. Very nice !

[exquisite]

And now for something completely different.
My coworkers order chinese food sometimes, (suprisingly good food actually) and everytime they receive a bonus (like a bottle of liqueur and stuff like that).
Today´s gift was a scroll calendar for 2011
(A certification of the growing popularity of the tea culture)
For your viewing pleasure, enjoy :

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[IPT]

Tim,

Gorgeous set up! It is very inviting and really makes me want to sit, relax, and enjoy good tea and good conversations. Very nice!

[JBaymore]

That is beautiful John, I've never seen a jumping coy painting quite like that.

Thanks. Yeah... it is a particularly nice image.

best,

..............john

[JBaymore]

That is beautiful John, I've never seen a jumping coy painting quite like that.

+1.

My spirit reaches up like the carp, and while the fall is imminent, the suspension in mid-air seems like forever.

Thanks. I should inscribe that comment above onto the scroll.

best,

.................john

[the_economist]

That is beautiful John, I've never seen a jumping coy painting quite like that.

+1.

My spirit reaches up like the carp, and while the fall is imminent, the suspension in mid-air seems like forever.

Thanks. I should inscribe that comment above onto the scroll.

best,

.................john

i would be honored! i just felt moved by the painting

[JBaymore]

Changing of the Scroll and Pot Day

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Need some "strength" to get thru the last hits of winter here in New Hampshire.

Showa Jidai scroll; contemporary koge encrusted flower arranging kabin by Matsumiya Ryouji.


best,

............john

[David R.]

Wahouh !!

[greentam]

To Tim and JBaymore, your houses look so amazing and relaxing! JBay, I don't think I've ever seen chairs like that before. Very cool!

[JBaymore]

greentam,


Thanks. Yes..... the tearoom is a nice place to be.

Those low chairs made for tatami mats are actually pretty common new additions in Japan. I was introduced to them at a friends place in Motegi years ago.....and got some for the washitsu heya (Japanese room).

Here's a different style but the same concept:

http://www.orientalfurniture.com/orient ... -furniture

best,

............john

[JBaymore]

David,

Thanks.

best,

.........john

[JBaymore]

Changing of the Scroll Day

This is a little tea ceremony scroll that I found at an antiques flea market at Toji in Kyoto a few weeks ago. (I still need one of those devices that lets me hang the scrolls at various heights.)

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And here are the flowers in the MATSUMIYA Ryoji hanaire.

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best,

....................john