{"title":"Tea Scrolls (Calligraphy for the Tea Room)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/377767_m.jpg?v=1773251304\" alt=\"\" width=\"369\" height=\"276\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"212\"\u003eIn Japanese tea ceremony, the hanging scroll in the \u003cem data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"110\"\u003etokonoma\u003c\/em\u003e (alcove) is considered the heart of the tea room. It sets the theme and feeling of the gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eMany tea scrolls feature Zen phrases written by Zen monks. These short sayings express ideas such as mindfulness, simplicity, and appreciating the present moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"605\"\u003eTea masters like Sen no Rikyū were deeply influenced by Zen. For this reason, Zen calligraphy became an important part of the tea ceremony. The scroll invites guests to pause, reflect, and share a quiet moment together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eThe scroll is usually chosen to match the season or the theme of the gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"820\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eTea scrolls are not only beautiful works of calligraphy—they also reflect the spirit and philosophy of Japanese tea culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"calligraphy-shikishi-by-hounsai-15th-grand-master-of-urasenke","title":"Calligraphy Shikishi by Hōunsai, 15th Grand Master of Urasenke","description":"\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-6c3c61ef-7fff-0df6-abb8-a67169913896\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 17pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eShōju Sennen no Midori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e(松寿千年翠)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eMeaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e Literally translated as\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e“The pine remains green for a thousand years.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThe pine tree, which stays evergreen even through winter, has long symbolized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003elongevity, constancy, resilience, and prosperity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e in Japanese tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis auspicious phrase expresses a wish for enduring life, unwavering spirit, and happiness that continues across generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eIt is often displayed in a tea room alcove (tokonoma), particularly during New Year celebrations and other joyous occasions honoring longevity and good fortune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; text-align: left;\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-66f9e8dc-7fff-83dd-041d-2ccb4dd8deb5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e松寿千年翠（しょうじゅせんねんのみどり）\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e意味\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e 「松は千年を経てもなお緑を保つ」という意味の吉祥句です。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e松は冬でも葉を落とさず、常に青々とした姿を保つことから、\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e長寿・不変・繁栄・気高さ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e の象徴とされてきました。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e世代を超えて続く命の力や、揺るがぬ心、永く続く幸福への願いを表す言葉です。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e茶席では、新年や長寿のお祝いなど、慶事の折にふさわしい掛物として用いられます。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hōunsai, 15th Grand Master of Urasenke","offers":[{"title":"Pre-Owned Beautifully Preserved Condition","offer_id":45789671489732,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/IMG_53852.jpg?v=1772087357"},{"product_id":"shikishi-calligraphy-seisho-taju-no-iro-by-taigen-kobayashi-of-daitoku-ji-temple","title":"Shikishi Calligraphy “Seishō Taju no Iro” | Taigen Kobayashi","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eSeishō Taju no Iro (青松多寿色)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eThis shikishi calligraphy features the auspicious phrase \u003cstrong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eSeishō Taju no Iro (せいしょう たじゅ の いろ)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eLiterally translated as “The green pine bears the color of long life,” this expression reflects the deep symbolism of the pine tree in Japanese culture. 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Therefore, every meeting should be treasured and approached with sincerity and mindfulness. Appropriate for year-round display, this calligraphy is especially meaningful in a tea room setting, serving as a reminder to cherish each present moment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e「一期一会」とは、 “その出会いは一生に一度のもの” という意味を持つ、茶道を象徴する大切な言葉です。もともとは茶の湯の心得として伝えられ、今この瞬間の出会いをかけがえのないものとして大切にする心を表しています。同じ人々が集う茶会であっても、同じ時、同じ空気、同じ心の状態は二度と訪れません。\u003cbr\u003eだからこそ、その一席を真心を込めて尽くす—— それが「一期一会」の精神です。\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e季節を問わず一年を通して掛けることができ、茶室の床の間はもちろん、日常の空間にも静かな気づきをもたらします。\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taigen Kobayashi of Daitoku-ji Temple","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45789786636484,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/9409\/7604\/files\/Ichigo_Ichie_Shikishi_Tea_Japanese_Scrolls.jpg?v=1772088733"},{"product_id":"shikishi-calligraphy-tsurumau-sennennomatsu-by-taigen-kobayashi-of-daitoku-ji-temple-大徳寺-小林太玄-鶴舞千年松-色紙-書","title":"Calligraphy “Tsurumau Sennennomatsu” | Taigen Kobayashi","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eTsurumau Sennen no Matsu (鶴舞千年松)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"152\"\u003e“Tsurumau Sennen no Matsu” literally means,\u003cbr data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e“The crane dances by the thousand-year pine.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eBoth the crane and the pine are powerful symbols of longevity and good fortune in Japanese tradition. 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