Stories from a Tearoom Window

Stories from a tearoom window by Shigenori Chikamatsu. The Japanese tea ceremony blends art with nature and has for centuries brought harmony to the daily life of its practitioners. In the 18th century, the warrior Shigenori Chikamatsu set down scores of legends and anecdotes and bits of lore and history to express the essence of the tea ceremony for the edification of tea connoisseurs. In this volume, Shigenori's classic collection is translated into English for the first time. Over 50 black-and-white illustrations. 5" x 7 1/2", 191 pages, hardcover.