ocr: "In the past there was a square pit in the main living area, and over that a square table. The pit held a charcoal brazier which might be main, the only heat in the multipurpose family room, room. In cold weather, called chanoma everyone gravitated to with kotatsu this hearth. Now, there would l1kely be an electric heating element under the table and, to keep heat in, a large quilt over the table top. chlldren do their homework here, feet and legs under the quilt. Family meals are served at this table too, and the television will be nearby. Of course this table and any other RETURIL
