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ishigumi
石組

stone arranging; stone arrangement


The aesthetic arranging of stones to compose the main structure of the garden or a landscape forming one of its major parts, an important skill in making Japanese gardens. This term is also used to denote arrangements of stones made in this manner. It is also called iwagumi.


Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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