Shochikibai

Pine, bamboo and plum, shouchikibai, have long been regarded as symbols for rejoicing.
The "three friends of winter" are used in decorations for celebrations and festivities.
Pine, banboo and plum are the concepts and the materials which create this room of pure opulence.
The bamboo tapestry shoutouzu at the entrance displays the meticulous workmanship of highly-skilled bamboo artisans of an ancient craft.
A tsutani takezu painting covers the sliding partition walls, or fusuma.