karesansui
Karesansui, also known as dry landscape or rock garden, is a Japanese garden style that uses gravel or sand to symbolize water, with rocks representing islands and mountains. It typically features minimal plant life and a disciplined arrangement of elements designed to invite quiet reflection.
The style originated in the Muromachi period under Zen Buddhism, developing in temple gardens in Kyoto and
Design and symbolism are central to karesansui. Gravel or sand is carefully raked into patterns that evoke
Maintenance is deliberate and ongoing. The gravel is regularly raked to preserve patterns, and gravel beds