Zaisu
The Zaisu ( Japanese 座椅 子 ) is a unique form of a Japanese seat chair that has no legs, but is based on a normal chair in design. The zaisu is very common in Japan , especially in homes with traditional Japanese style dining rooms where low tables are common.
history
The Zaisu seat chairs were already in fashion in the Muromachi period . Traditionally, the Japanese sit more kneeling with their weight on their lower legs, with the legs folded below the body. However, after a long time this can become painful, especially for people who are not used to it. For this reason, many Japanese prefer the more comfortable Zaisu variant, in which the back can be supported and the legs can be stretched out. There are many types of zaisu, either a pillow can be built in or a loose zabuton can be used. For the Zaisu there is often a separate armrest ( 脇 息 , Kyōsoku ), which offers a more relaxed seating arrangement . Zaisu chairs are now available in many fashionable variants.
