We take a look at where noren curtains came from, what they are for, and where you can get some yourself!
(Size) : Approx. 79 x 120 cm / 31.1 x 47.24 inch (Material) : 100% Linen (Origin) : Made in Japan / Kyoto (Condition) : Brand new (Note) : The Katsura Imperial Villa is in Katsura, Kyoto. The fusuma that remains in the tea room is decorated with a bold indigo checkered pattern. Noren "Rikyu Ichimatsu" with the image of the fusuma. It is a traditional design that fits well in modern homes too. The Noren is originally used for the entrance of the house for the light removal. It is also a feature of Noren that you can easily change the atmosphere of the room by hiding the back of the house from the entrance at the time of visiting,using the goods as a partition of the room and blindfold. Since the olden days, people say that Norens Curtain are a mystical barrier against evil and can remove the bad vibes from outside that cause illness and other misfortune.
Genuine Japanese noren made from "asa" (hemp textile), handcrafted in Uji, Kyoto prefecture. The noren is an iconic object of Japanese aesthetics and will offer any type of architecture a touch of wabi-sabi, favorable to relaxation. Both sides of the noren are carefully dyed using the "yuzen" traditional coloring technique. Ideal at the entrance of a room, as a decorative object or as a shop front, it is the perfect object to bring a colorful touch and a zen design to your interior. The "Hanen" model represents a semi-circular shape that will change the perspective of the room where you will install it. Other This product is custom made. The shipment will be made from Japan between 15 to 21 days once your order has been validated. Thank you for your understanding. Depending on the type of screen used by your device, the shades of colors may vary slightly. We will not accept returns or provide refunds if the color does not meet your expectations. Features Product type: Japanese Noren Textile: Asa (hemp textile) Dimension: Height: 59.1 in (1500mm), Width: 34.64 in (880mm) Maintenance Washing your noren should be done by hand. Once gently washed, drying should be done naturally and your fabric should not be folded or pressed. If you squeeze or fold it, wrinkles and marks will remain after drying. If possible, once the fabric is completely dry, iron your noren with a steam iron. Import taxes Our products come directly from Japan. Therefore, an import tax may be requested upon receipt of your package. For more information, please check with your country’s legislation. You are solely responsible for any import taxes that may be requested upon receipt of your package. If you refuse to pay this tax, the package will be sent back to us. After inspecting the package, we will inform you about the possibility of a refund. This will correspond to the amount of your purchase less shipping costs.
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Noren curtain with enso design, handmade by the Kanbayashi family noren workshop in Kyoto.
image of a noren from page 110 of 'Japanese Detail: Traditional Architecture, Gardens, Interiors' by Sadao Hibi (London: Thames and Hudson, 1989)
(Size) : about 88 cm ( 34.64 inch ) x length 150 cm (59.05 inch) (Material) : Linen 100% (Break) : One in the middle (Origin) : Made in japan (Condition) : A brand new It is Noren curtain crafted with craftsmen's special technique. A dyeing technique inherited by traditional craftworkers in Kyoto. Hand draw, blurred dyeing, squeezing dyeing, using a unique indigo dye, persimmon juice dye. There are various Techniques for Dyeing Cloth.In this Traditional process that is also very few in Kyoto, we will focused on how to Dyed Cloth(Rouketsu Batik). The gradation and overlapping colors are beautiful. Also, the color you actually see and the color you can see when you hold it against the light are beautiful as well. And it’s easy to maintain. This Japanese Noren Curtain is carefully made by art craftsmen and not mass-produced goods in factories.Artistic Noren Curtain have great presence and can be fashionable as tapestries on the wall. The Noren is originally used for the entrance of the house for the light removal. It is also a feature of Noren that you can easily change the atmosphere of the room by hiding the back of the house from the entrance at the time of visiting,using the goods as a partition of the room and blindfold. * Since the olden days, people say that Norens Curtain are a mystical barrier against evil and can remove the bad vibes from outside that cause illness and other misfortune. ---How to care Noren-- First, soak Noren in the hot water (30-40°C) and wash by rubbing with a neutral detergent. (focusing on the dirty parts) Next, wring it dry to make it half dry. Then dry it in the shade and iron(covering with a cloth) out the wrinkles when it gets almost dry. After that, the condition will be almost the same as a brand new item and you can enjoy better Noren.
