Kawaramono indicated a discriminated class in medieval times. Some from this class were engaged in making gardens and thus called senzui kawaramono in particular. Zen'ami, who was promoted to the priest-artists' guild by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, is a well-known representative.
Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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