It’s a cycle of three cold days followed by four warm ones in the weather. After cold rain passed, the sun shines brightly and then the season advances every day.
The snow willow in the courtyard is also swaying in the wind with small white flowers spreading over the branches.
Today's flowers are snow willows in the courtyard and early blooming azaleas.
The hanging scroll : 「春風吹又生」Spring breeze blows and heralds a new sprout.
The shelf: a simple round table called “maru-joku”. It is favored by Rikyu and made with plain wood.
The “natsume” (tea container): "Warabi"(bracken), a complete work by lacquerer Hyokan Kawase in Kyoto. This is called “naga-natsume” (relatively narrow and elongate shape) designed with bracken lacquer work, giving it a sense of rhythm. (Bottom right of photo)
The lid rest: a paper-covered lamp with the image of cherry blossom viewing. It's called "bonbori " in Japanese. (Upper right of photo)
The tea procedure is called "nagashidate", and the host faces to the right from the normal position and the tea is made in front of the guests. The shelves are not used, the water container carried and placed on the right of the kettle.
With the intention of enjoying tea while talking with people who are very close to each other in a small tearoom, the "nagashidate" is the name given from shifting (drifting) the tea utensils.
Today the tea is served by a college student who has been practicing since high school. Her procedure is always polite with great progress.
She is just now putting the “nastume” (tea container) and the “chashaku” (tea scoop) out for the guests. (Lower left of photo)
The sweets are "Hanami Aarare" (cherry blossom viewing sweets) and “Kyo-raku-jyu" (Kan-ei-do in Kyoto).
Enjoy a pleasant talk and a cup of tea in spring.
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