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Building a Japanese Garden Waiting Bench
Source: JapaneseGifts.com
Type: HOWTO
Last Updated: 2/2/2002
Contact Name: JapaneseGifts.com
Contact E-Mail: sales@japanesegifts.com
 http://www.japanesegifts.com/Japanese_bench.htm
The japanese garden waiting bench or machiai was originally developed as part of the tea ceremony as a space for guests to wait prior to entering the teahouse.
In the garden, it is also referred to as an azumayaand often functions as a space where people can sit to view their pond or garden or just to relax and contemplate.
This article by Jeff H. (Irving Texas) includes instructions and a material list for a very attractive machiai.
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