Teahouses Collection

The Balkan States Exhibition - Earls Court - Old Japan
The Balkan States Exhibition at Earls Court in 1907 was really two exhibitions in one. The main event featured a large Balkan village with practical working exhibits by native workers (see)

Nakanocho Boulevard at night, pub.1775 (colour woodblock print)
3704796 Nakanocho Boulevard at night, pub.1775 (colour woodblock print); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection.

Kyoto, Japan streets at night in the Gion Shirakawa district

Jiufen, Taiwan at the landmark alleyway and steps

Hillside teahouses in Jiufen, Taiwan

Hillside teahouses in Jiufen, New Taipei, Taiwan

Teahouse at Pekin (coloured engraving)
728591 Teahouse at Pekin (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teahouse at Pekin. Published in the Illustrated London News, 23 February 1861)

Teahouses at the Pass on Mt. Asakuma in Ise Province, no. 7 from the series Pictures of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd
5854196 Teahouses at the Pass on Mt. Asakuma in Ise Province, no. 7 from the series Pictures of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces, 1853 (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige

Kanagawa View Sea Teahouses Hill Dai No Chaya Kaijo Miharashi
Kanagawa: View over the Sea from the Teahouses on the Hill (Kanagawa, dai no chaya kaijo miharashi), no. 4 from the series Famous Sights of the Fifty-three Stations (Gojusan tsugi meisho zue)

Fire at J Lyons Corner House, The Strand, London
Firefighters deal with a fire in J Lyons Corner House, The Strand, Central London. This was a popular and famous tea room in Londons West End, opened in 1915

LCC-LFB J Lyons Corner House fire, The Strand
Firefighters deal with a fire in J Lyons Corner House, The Strand, Central London. This was a popular and famous tea room in Londons West End, opened in 1915

Uzbekistan - General scene with musicians and Samovar - early postcard. Date: 1902

Cherry Blossom Festival - Japan. Temporary tea-houses have been erected and the cakes and sweetmeats sold are shaped in the form of cherries. Date: 1908

Ukie wakoku no keiseki shin-yoshiwara nakanochAc no zu, Perspective picture of famous places of Japan: Nakanocho in Shin-Yoshiwara

1797-1858 1855 24. 7 36 5th Ando Hiroshige Hodogaya
Hodogaya, Andō, Hiroshige, 1797-1858, artist, [ca. 1855], 1 print : woodcut, color ; 36 x 24.7 cm. Print shows several thatched-roof structures, possibly teahouses or rest stops in Hodogaya

Perspective views of famous place of Japan: Nakanocho in Shin-Yoshiwaro, c1775. Utagawa Toyoharu (1735-1814) Japanese Ukiyo-e artist

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Teahouses: A Journey Through Time and Culture Step into the enchanting world of teahouses, where history, tradition, and hospitality converge. From The Balkan States Exhibition at Earls Court to Old Japan's charm, these captivating spaces have left an indelible mark on our collective imagination. Immerse yourself in the Teahouse at Pekin through a colored engraving that transports you to a bygone era. Feel the serenity as you sip tea amidst the Teahouses at the Pass on Mt. Asakuma in Ise Province - a picturesque scene captured in a vibrant woodblock print from 1853. Travel further east to Uzbekistan and witness a general scene with musicians and Samovar; here, teahouses become lively hubs of social interaction. Meanwhile, Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan celebrates nature's beauty while indulging in tea ceremonies under blooming sakura trees. Yet not all tales are idyllic - remember the tragic Fire at J Lyons Corner House on The Strand? This incident reminds us of how teahouses hold memories both joyful and sorrowful within their walls. Let your imagination soar as you explore Kanagawa View Sea Teahouses Hill Dai No Chaya Kaijo Miharashi artwork by Artokoloro. Its intricate details invite contemplation about life's transient moments experienced within these humble establishments. Delve into Ukie wakoku no keiseki shin-yoshiwara nakanochAc no zu - Perspective picture of famous Yoshiwara district during its heyday. This masterpiece by Ando Hiroshige showcases teahouses as integral parts of cultural landmarks worth cherishing forever. Across time and continents, teahouses stand as testaments to human connection over steaming cups of fragrant brews. So next time you find yourself near one, take a moment to appreciate its rich heritage and embrace the warmth it offers.