tokonoma
Tokonoma, 床の間, is a recessed alcove in a traditional Japanese-style room, typically found in a washitsu with tatami flooring. The alcove is a raised niche set into one wall and designed to frame a carefully arranged display. It serves as a focal point for the room and a visible sign of hospitality and taste.
A standard tokonoma display features two key elements: a hanging scroll (kakemono or kakejiku) and a decorative
Historically, the tokonoma became prominent in rooms used for receiving guests and in tea-related spaces, with
In modern homes, tokonoma are less common in Western-style interiors but persist in traditional-style rooms, museums,