Gazebo is the tropical building which it known as Bale Bengong in Bali refers to "house of think". There are many kind Balinese gazebo. The bale is mainly used as retreat facility such as pool house, tea house, or just a place to relax. Alang-alang roof, or Balinese thatched roof is unique roof, cool, and comfortable.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Pua Kumbu Sarawak Textile art
An exotic textile is the Iban pua, often referred to as a blanket but more appropriately simply called a cloth.A pua kumbu is a traditional tribal textile woven in longhouses by the women of Borneo.
The patterns used in all the weaving are based on the motifs as seen in the many other Sarawak decorative arts. Some common symbols animal and nature.Most of the pua kumbu are from Kapit, Sarawak.
The patterns used in all the weaving are based on the motifs as seen in the many other Sarawak decorative arts. Some common symbols animal and nature.Most of the pua kumbu are from Kapit, Sarawak.
Tatami Mat
Tatami flooring are a Japanese traditional flooring. Most modern Japanese homes still have at least one tatami room. It is made of woven, bordered by brocade or plain green cloth.
The goza mat is the decorative top layer mat of the tatami mat which creates the pattern and add the attractiveness of the tatami mat. Usually the price depends on the size of it. The traditional tatami had a basically standard size (roughly 90cm by 180 cm - 3 feet by 6 feet). It cost you a minimum USD50-100 per tatami mat.
The goza mat is the decorative top layer mat of the tatami mat which creates the pattern and add the attractiveness of the tatami mat. Usually the price depends on the size of it. The traditional tatami had a basically standard size (roughly 90cm by 180 cm - 3 feet by 6 feet). It cost you a minimum USD50-100 per tatami mat.
Japan Style.
Pictures from: www.kiarts.com
Japan room style usually has a wooden ceilings, tatami-mat floors, Japanese plaster walls, and sliding shoji screen. If you are looking for a piece of furniture to add a luxurious Japaneses touch. You might want to consider this style of living.
Japan room style usually has a wooden ceilings, tatami-mat floors, Japanese plaster walls, and sliding shoji screen. If you are looking for a piece of furniture to add a luxurious Japaneses touch. You might want to consider this style of living.
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