Teabox strings
This might seem like a silly question but I really don't know the proper and elegant way to tie the strings of a chawan box. Does anyone know how? Maybe step-by-step photos?
Apr 7th, '10, 19:23
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Re: Teabox strings
Not a silly question, there is a trick to it. You can see a demo here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=eoceB8uvQmM
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=eoceB8uvQmM
Re: Teabox strings
Oh my god! Love you, Geekgirl!Geekgirl wrote:Not a silly question, there is a trick to it. You can see a demo here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=eoceB8uvQmM
Two thumbs up, and two toes up too! AWESOME!
I just received my kuro-raku that comes in a wonderful box. I was trying to pay attention to the knot as I untied it but I still couldn't get it to be the way it was. NOW I can practice.
Many thousand thanks!
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Re: Teabox strings
LOL, I never have, but I was an Eagle scout and am into knots.Seeker wrote:I have to use the video every time.
Apr 9th, '10, 00:24
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I grew up in the 70s and 80s when little fundie girls wore dresses with pinafores and big bows. I learned to tie a flat, straight bow by the time I was 10. Still had to use the video to get the hang of the tie-box, but I no longer need the video. 
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I recently received my first chawan that came in a box and I actually took photos as I untied it cause I knew there was no way I'd remember once untied. It worked great. Now I've memorized method and I feel super cool.