noun
- Plural of fusuma; sliding doors or room dividers in traditional Japanese architecture, typically made of wood frames covered with paper or cloth.
Usage: Japanese loanword; architectural term; often used in cultural or design contexts
Examples
- The traditional Japanese house featured several fusumas that could be opened or closed to reconfigure the interior space.
- Fusumas are often decorated with paintings or calligraphy on their paper surfaces.
- The designer incorporated fusumas into the modern home to create flexible, multipurpose rooms.
- During the tea ceremony, the fusumas were slid open to reveal the garden beyond.
- Maintaining fusumas requires careful attention to the delicate paper panels.