Sukiya

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Scope note
Refers to the style of Japanese residential architecture designed for tea ceremonies, which reached its peak in the Momoyama period (1568-1600).The style is characterized by an emphasis on simple, austere interiors with almost no ornament, columns made of rough hewn tree trunks, and earthen walls.
Sukiya
Accepted term: 23-Jun-2025