In the case of temples shrines and palaces the terms oni ita ｽs ｽ ｽ or hanagawara ｽﾔ奇ｿｽ are sometimes used insted of onigawara.
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They re not only for decoration but also to control rain water.
They re japanese decorative tiles placed at the ends of the main roof ridge of temple shrine and residence structures.
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Oni gawara decorative roof tiles can usually be seen at the ends of the main ridge on ancient japanese temple structures shrines and residences.
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Swirling or wave patterns found at the bottom right and left of the onigawaraare called hire ｽh.
They re not only for decoration but also to control rain water.
As an ornamental architectural element onigawara literally goblin tile came to prominence in japan s kamakura period 1185 1332 but the term is also used for decorative roof tiles in the shape of flowers or animals that were already used in the earlier nara and heian periods to prevent leaks and general weathering.
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Oni gawara literally oni tiles are roof tiles that are affixed to the end of the roof ridge.
The design studio has commissioned nine oni shi artisans specializing in making oni gawara for making these ornamental tiles to be mounted onto walls or placed on top of shoe dressers at entrances.
They are generally roof tiles or statues depicting a japanese ogre oni or a fearsome beast.
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Prior to the heian period similar ornaments with floral and plant designs hanagawara preceded the onigawara.
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