砂すな壁かべ

noun

sand-coated interior wall

A traditional Japanese interior wall finish made by mixing sand into the plaster, giving a textured, earthy appearance. Common in sukiya-style architecture and tea rooms.

• 茶ちゃ室しつの砂すな壁かべは落おち着ついた雰ふん囲い気きを出だしている。

  The sand-coated walls of the tea room create a calm atmosphere.