Bamboo bars on the top floor of Matsumoto castle give a definite Japanese flavour to this open-air window.
The structural grid-pattern was often left unplastered to form a window.
Samurai quarters,
Old Hagi
In the days before glass, bamboo provided some security and privacy but still alowed a view of an atrium-style garden.
Geisha House,
Kanazawa.
A cross-section of bamboo makes an interesting window feature.
Geisha House,
Kanazawa
2 comments:
Bamboo is an amazingly versatile material! *wants bookshelf made of bamboo*
Yes, you may have guessed I'm becoming obsessed with the plant! When I get back to Australia I want to plant a few varieties & have a go at some furniture myself...
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