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The making of Sekimori stones (関守石) with WARA

€150.00

Returning from last year’s edition, is wara_japan: where last she taught the art behind the making of Shimenawa ceremonial ropes in a workshop, this year the focus is placed on Sekimori Stones. Originally portable markers in the grounds of holy sites, to subtly delineate where people could walk and prevent the interruption of tea ceremonies.

“ The Sekimori stone, which defined moving invisible boundaries within the grounds of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, is said to have been popularised by the 16th century Tea master Sen no Rikyu.

Wara’s work with Sekimori sets about translating the aesthetics that Rikyu practiced within his ceremonies into a contemporary context.

Written as (関守) the characters for ‘guarding a barrier’ SEKIMORI signifies a sacred boundary, it invites you to release all distractions and enter a place of inner stillness.

In this workshop, you will create your own SEKIMORI using stones from Spain — home of XTANT — together with rope made from traditional Japanese plant fibres.

To braid and tie together rope is also an act of conversing with one’s heart, a way of returning to one’s own axis.”

- Wara (With adjustments.)

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Returning from last year’s edition, is wara_japan: where last she taught the art behind the making of Shimenawa ceremonial ropes in a workshop, this year the focus is placed on Sekimori Stones. Originally portable markers in the grounds of holy sites, to subtly delineate where people could walk and prevent the interruption of tea ceremonies.

“ The Sekimori stone, which defined moving invisible boundaries within the grounds of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, is said to have been popularised by the 16th century Tea master Sen no Rikyu.

Wara’s work with Sekimori sets about translating the aesthetics that Rikyu practiced within his ceremonies into a contemporary context.

Written as (関守) the characters for ‘guarding a barrier’ SEKIMORI signifies a sacred boundary, it invites you to release all distractions and enter a place of inner stillness.

In this workshop, you will create your own SEKIMORI using stones from Spain — home of XTANT — together with rope made from traditional Japanese plant fibres.

To braid and tie together rope is also an act of conversing with one’s heart, a way of returning to one’s own axis.”

- Wara (With adjustments.)

About your Host:

“WARA creates under the guiding phrase: “Yohaku wo shitsurau” To consciously arrange space within one’s life.

Inspired by the meditative sensation she felt when touching rice straw, Eri began her creative journey in 2020.

Against the backdrop of Japanese culture and inspired by the changing seasons, she creates a one-of-a-kind worldview that focuses on the depths of the mind.

She works with Shimenawa (Sacred straw ropes), Sekimori stones, and creates scenography that translates ancient culture into the modern age.

WARA's expression places emphasis on “ 間- MA - ,” a space of sensual awareness that brings about an inner tranquility.

In order to convey a worldview that cannot be expressed in words, she collaborated with Japanese musician MEITEI and released the music “SHITSURAI” in Risshun, 2023.

Her activities have attracted attention not only in Japan but also overseas, and at XTANT HUACA 2025 is planning to hold her first exhibition and workshop overseas.

She is also deeply interested in social issues and donates a portion of his sales to organizations that support children with difficulties in life.”

From Wara_Japan