Tansu first came up in the 17th century as a means to store kimono. Some old style Tansu have handles on their sides as well, so they can be easily transported by two people – either by carrying it in the usual fashion or by putting a wooden bar through the top handles which can be flipped upwards. Of the few pieces of specialised storage furniture that Japanese people possessed, Tansu are probably the most beautiful ones: Large dressers made of various kinds of wood with different lacquer finish and decorated metalwork at the locks and handles of the drawers. Most possessions are stored away behind fusuma sliding doors in large oshi-ire wall closets, or in special fireproof storage buildings called kura. On bare tatami floors, low tables and cushions are placed during the day which are replaced in the evening by futons. Traditionally, Japanese interior uses very little furniture. Of course, not that I’m planning to stay quite as long in this place, but still, it’s good to know. I guess, for the next 10 years, I will have my peace and quiet in the mornings back again. All workers were very polite and courteous, from the two guys in charge of the whole renovations who took time out to personally repair my screen door, to the youngsters who were painting the hallway and had to get off their ladders every time I passed by. I know that there is paint that allows that, but still… Then again, both my balconies received a water-proof coating, and I suspect that something similar has been done on the roof as well.Īt least, everything went very smoothly and I felt well-informed about the procedures. Also, I noticed that the rusty lamps on the parking lots were simply painted over without taking care of the rusty parts beforehand. As I suspected, nothing really important has been done, my water pipes are still as rusty as before for example. I’m glad it is over even though I found the experience interesting.
MERCHANTS OF KAIDAN TANSU SIDE WINDOWS
Today, the last parts of the scaffolding were removed from the northern part of my apartment, which means that I have my view back! The first thing I did was to open up all the curtains and windows to again let in fresh air and, more importantly: light. There are still some smaller things to be done in and outside of the building, but the main work is finished.
Finally! After four months and a week, renovations are practically over.
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