JAPANESE FURNITURE Flashcards
1
Q
Japanese heart found at the center of the house where the family gatherings occur
A
Hibachi
2
Q
traditional japanese storage cabinets commonly used for the storage of clothing.
A
Chest (Tansu)
3
Q
a wooden cabinet with doors that enclose and protect a gohonzon or religious icon.
A
Butsudan or Buddhist altars
4
Q
The altar for the Japanese gods, placed near the ceiling (‘god shelf’) are miniature
household altars provided to enshrine a Shinto kami.
A
Kamidana
5
Q
Japanese roll up mattress
A
Futon
6
Q
shelving; Also called tana-ita
A
Tana
