Thursday, December 20, 2012

Will Miss #505 - Sudare


I found some very old pictures of my apartment from the first 5 or so years that my husband and I lived there and noticed that we started out covering our windows with sudare, or rattan blinds. These blinds are cheap, easy to install and protect against both sun and heat. Just looking at them makes me feel a bit cooler for some reason. I'm sure that they are used in many Asian cultures, but I always associate them with "old world" Japan. That is, a time before Western drapery or blinds entered the picture and people sheltered from the sun with these durable, light, and natural coverings.

I will miss seeing sudare and the way they make me think of traditional Japanese culture. 
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  1. UnknownDecember 22, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Thank you so much for this blog. I am a 67-year-old grandma who developed a sudden passionate interest in the Japanese language and culture about a year and a half ago. Due to age and financial status, there is no way a trip to Japan is in my future. Reading your thoughts and memories is the next best thing to being there!

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  2. DaineDecember 22, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    I remember we had some of these when I was a child. I wish they were easier to find here in the USA. They seemed just as effective as normal blinds, and quite a bit more stylish in my opinion. Thanks for the reminder!

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