One of the most striking elements of the Japanese house is
shoji, the traditional screen. Made from a wooden frame covered by
washi (Japanese traditional paper), the
shoji can be used as a sliding door or window but also as room divider. An interesting fact is that the
washi used for
shoji has a thickness calculated so that only a well-defined amount of light can pass through it... The
shoji is also perfectly calculated so that it can slide easily.
Besides being a very beautiful interior design element,
shoji is also very practical: in small spaces it doesn't occupy the space taken by a hinged door. Plus, if needed, the screens can be removed and stored, so multiple rooms can be easily joined to create a larger space...
EXIF info:
Nikon D90
Lens: 8-16mm F/4.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 11mm
Aperture: F/5
Shutter Speed: 1/60s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 640