Influenced by the prevalence of the tea ceremony, the menkawabashira (a pillar or post rafter or batten usually made of cedar or cypress, which has four planed sides but retains natural texture, including the bark, untouched at the corners) was used, and light, easy and elaborate designs were devised.
茶の湯の流行の影響から、面皮柱（丸太の四面を垂直に切り落とし、四隅に丸い部分を残した柱）を使用し、室内も軽妙な意匠を凝らした。