A kotatsu is a central heating device for the home. It consists of a low wooden table frame draped with a heavy futon or blanket, topped with a sturdy table surface. While historical versions used a charcoal brazier, modern designs feature a built-in electric heater. Though similar to the Spanish brasero or Iranian korsi.
People would cove their legs with the cover, keeping their legs war, whilst they ate around the table.
Made of thick cotton cords and knitted together, some freying and marks due to age.
C.1940’s
A kotatsu is a central heating device for the home. It consists of a low wooden table frame draped with a heavy futon or blanket, topped with a sturdy table surface. While historical versions used a charcoal brazier, modern designs feature a built-in electric heater. Though similar to the Spanish brasero or Iranian korsi.
People would cove their legs with the cover, keeping their legs war, whilst they ate around the table.
Made of thick cotton cords and knitted together, some freying and marks due to age.
C.1940’s
