Pampas grass flowering in a winter garden
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From Fodder to Roofing: Pampas Grass and Thatched Roofs in Modern-Day Japan
Location: Lake Tanuki, Shizuoka, Japan
Timestamp: 08:02・2024/02/28
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
48 mm ISO 100 for 1/100 sec. at ƒ/11
For over five centuries, pampas grass was ingrained in the daily lives of the Japanese people. It served not only as fodder for cattle and horses but also as a key component for thatched roofs.
Following World War II, the surge in economic growth had a profound impact on the landscape of traditional houses, which underwent a transformation into Western-inspired designs along with a shift in roofing materials. Additionally, the utilization of natural roofing materials became restricted, primarily confined to heritage sites as dictated by revised building codes.
While thatched roofs are commonly associated with farmhouses and mountain dwellings today, certain structures like buildings and gates at shrines and temples continue to embrace this traditional roofing material.
From its historical significance in thatched roofs to the contemporary challenges faced by skilled thatchers, discover the journey of pampas grass, contributing to nationwide repairs on cultural landmarks, including national treasures and significant cultural properties at the full write-up, which includes Google Maps links and references for further reading (https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20240228-pampas).
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Asters and pampas grass (susuki). Woodblock, long kyoka surimono, 411 x 558 mm, signed Gakyoröjin Hokusai ‘雷在人活活要’, c. (1804)
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Pampas grass and pine tree
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Whimsy Unveiled: Roaring Vintage Jungle Tales in the Nursery
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Enter a nursery wonderland, where a wood crib cradles dreams, whimsy graces the walls, and the window opens to views of a vintage tale—an enchanting haven designed to spark your little one's imagination into a world of magical possibilities.
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