Iemoto is the Japanese system of hereditary headmasters for traditional arts — including the three main schools of tea ceremony (Urasenke, Omotesenke, Mushanokōjisenke) all descended from Sen no Rikyu.
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The Japanese system of hereditary headmasters for traditional arts — including the three main schools of tea ceremony (Urasenke, Omotesenke, Mushanokōjisenke) all descended from Sen no Rikyu. This entry provides a comprehensive look at iemoto within the broader context of tea culture, production, and appreciation.
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