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Enjoy the simplicity of the rustic tearoom, the warmth of the clay tea bowl, the
bitterness of powdered green tea, the joy of the changing seasons and the
singularity of each moment that can never be repeated.
Momiji chakai marks the splendor of autumn with a special tea gathering in the
Washington Park Arboretum Japanese Garden teahouse. Open to all regardless
of experience.
Momiji Tea Record
Scroll: Saimon (brushwood gate), brushed by the late Professor Hisamatsu
Shinichi of Kyoto University
Incense container: Fudegaki (brush-tip persimmon) favored by 11th generation
Gengensai, by Hasegawa Yuusai of Yamanaka
Flower vase: ax sheath shaped basket favored by 11th generation Gengensai
Flower: autumn grasses
Kettle: iron, Mozuya style, made by Sasaki Seiko
Water jar: Hagi ware, faceted tall and narrow shape, by Kaneta Seien
Tea container: autumn grasses motif in gold makie design by Soukei
Tea scoop: Yabure-goromo (tattered robes) by Rev. Ohki Sokan of Ryoboan,
Chiba
Main tea bowl: Shigaraki ware by the late abbot Kobori Nanrei of Daitokuji,
Kyoto
Second tea bowl: maple motif by Okada Kakei of Akanegama, Kyoto
Matched bowls: maple and water motif by Ryusei kiln, Kyoto
Lid rest: bamboo
Powdered tea: Seiran (green tempest) blended by Marukyu Koyama-en
Confection: Nogiku (field chrysanthemum)
bitterness of powdered green tea, the joy of the changing seasons and the
singularity of each moment that can never be repeated.
Momiji chakai marks the splendor of autumn with a special tea gathering in the
Washington Park Arboretum Japanese Garden teahouse. Open to all regardless
of experience.
Momiji Tea Record
Scroll: Saimon (brushwood gate), brushed by the late Professor Hisamatsu
Shinichi of Kyoto University
Incense container: Fudegaki (brush-tip persimmon) favored by 11th generation
Gengensai, by Hasegawa Yuusai of Yamanaka
Flower vase: ax sheath shaped basket favored by 11th generation Gengensai
Flower: autumn grasses
Kettle: iron, Mozuya style, made by Sasaki Seiko
Water jar: Hagi ware, faceted tall and narrow shape, by Kaneta Seien
Tea container: autumn grasses motif in gold makie design by Soukei
Tea scoop: Yabure-goromo (tattered robes) by Rev. Ohki Sokan of Ryoboan,
Chiba
Main tea bowl: Shigaraki ware by the late abbot Kobori Nanrei of Daitokuji,
Kyoto
Second tea bowl: maple motif by Okada Kakei of Akanegama, Kyoto
Matched bowls: maple and water motif by Ryusei kiln, Kyoto
Lid rest: bamboo
Powdered tea: Seiran (green tempest) blended by Marukyu Koyama-en
Confection: Nogiku (field chrysanthemum)
| Bonnie Soshin Mitchell, Director, the staff and the members of the Urasenke Foundation of Seattle cordially invite you to celebrate the season with Momiji Chakai Autumn Tapestry Tea Gathering Sunday, October 10, 2010 Members 10:30AM and 11:30AM, RSVP to Seattle Branch Non-members 12:30PM, 1:30PM and 2:30PM Washington Park Arboretum Japanese Garden Shoseian Teahouse 1075 Lake Washington Blvd., East, Seattle Tickets are $20 Non-members RSVP to JG Ticket Booth (206) 684-4725 Garden admission separate |
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