What is an Alcove?
An alcove is an architectural term that refers to recessed space in a room. The word is derived from the Spanish, alcova, which stems from the Arabic, al quobba. An alcove can be any type of separate or secluded area that is connected to a main area. Alcoves are commonly seen in sleeping and eating areas indoors. They may also be used to display a piece of art or a fountain indoors or outdoors. Garden alcoves are often part of an English style garden. They may be separate little buildings like a gazebo, or secluded little areas off the main garden. Recessed areas in a stone garden wall may be used to display statues. Some restaurants feature alcoves that are recessed indoors, but project outward to offer a view of a garden. A restaurant alcove can add more privacy for diners and give them the feeling of almost being in a private dining room. Dining alcoves are also featured in some home designs. An eating alcove may be located near windows in a kitchen. Built in seating or a table and
Alcove by definition is a small recessed section of a room, niche or nook are words used to describe a room alcove. In the Gorean sense an alcove is the name of a specific area found in a Gorean tavern which is set aside for a mans sexual use of a slaves or slaves. Taverns vary from region and city but the alcoves within the taverns are similar in many respects. Alcoves are described for the most part as being quite small in size. They are elevated areas accessed by stairs or ladder leading to each individual one. Each alcove is commonly equipped with a single small lantern or candle, a pile of furs or some pillows for comfort for the mans needs, and hangings upon the walls. Each alcove has slave rings, with which to bind a slave to, either by bracelets, collar, her hair, tethers, or anything the mans desires. Also usually found within the alcove was the kurt ( slave whip) hanging upon a hook, should a slave need reprimand or if it pleases the man to to use it. It was not an uncommon t
