Bonseki is the ancient art of arranging pure white sand and small white rocks on a black lacquer tray, thus forming miniature landscapes and seascapes. The sand and rocks were carefully manipulated with feathers, small brushes, and spoons.
Bonseki is an ancient art of arranging pure white sand and small white rocks on a black lacquer tray to create miniature landscapes and seascapes. The sand and rocks were skillfully arranged using feathers, tiny brushes, and spoons.