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In Japanese architecture, ''fusuma'' (襖) are vertical rectangular panels which can slide from side to side to redefine spaces within a room, or act as doors. They typically measure about wide by 1.8 metres (5'11") tall, the same size as a tatami mat, and are two or three centimeters thick. The heights of ''fusuma'' have increased in recent years due to an increase in average height of the Japanese population, and a 190 cm (6'2") height is now common. In older constructions, they are as small as 170 cm (5'7") high. They consist of a lattice-like wooden understructure covered in cardboard and a layer of paper or cloth on both sides. They typically have a black lacquer border and a round finger catch. Historically, ''fusuma'' were painted, often with scenes from nature such as mountains, forests or animals. Today, many feature plain rice paper, or have industrially printed graphics of fans, autumn leaves, cherry blossom, trees, or geometric graphics. Patterns for children featuring popular characters can also be purchased. Both ''fusuma'' and ''shōji'' (sheer, translucent paper room dividers) run on wooden rails at the top and bottom. The upper rail is called a , literally "duck's place", and the lower is called a . Traditionally these were waxed, but nowadays they usually have a vinyl lubricating strip to ease movement of the ''fusuma'' and ''shōji''. Along with the fusuma, ''shōji'' and ''tatami'' straw mats (as the floor) make up a typical Japanese room. ==See also== * Higashiyama Bunka in Muromachi period 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Fusuma」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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