Suiseki Stone

Suiseki Stones 水 – Suiseki is the art of Japanese stone evaluation, assessing aspects such as stability, longevity and immortality. Formed over time by wind and water, stones can have many sizes and shapes, reminding us of natural objects.

First of all to understand:

What is Suiseki? Suiseki (sui = water and seki = stone) is Japan’s name for miniature, natural stone stones that have the power and beauty that evokes nature or things closely associated with nature.

“Suiseki Stones”: that is, the stone-lined art of stone preserves its natural form. It originates in China (called “Gongshi”) and North Korea (called “Suseok”), Suiseki’s art was introduced in Japan by the Royal Court of China during the Asuka period (538-710AD), becoming more popular during the Kamakura period (1183-1333 AD) The value of the stone was introduced in the West when exhibited at the Bonsai exhibition early.

Suiseki Stone is classified in the following categories:

– Suiseki Landscape (Sansui keijo-seki): Canyon, island, waterfall, coast, cave, or plateau.
– Keisho-seki: representing humans, animals, boats, houses … Classification by surface
– Celestial (Gensho-seki): with patterns similar to the moon, sun or stars.
– Tree (Kigata-ishi): pattern, fruit, grass, forest or bonsai.
– Weather (Tenko-seki): rain, sunlight, lightning or snow.
– Summary (Chusho-seki): with surfaces similar to the animal prints

There are many people who like to collect Suiseki Stones in different formats. Suiseki stone is not only a mysterious natural beauty but also a blessing, a gift to those who seek it. Suiseki stone collection is not just a hobby but a passion from the heart.