SAKURA - Cherry Blossom Hand-Painted Japanese Noren Curtain, Mauve

Description

You can't get more authentic in your Japanese décor than with this hand-painted noren curtain. Featuring colorful Cherry Blossoms in full bloom, this exquisite tapestry adds style and elegance to any doorway it adorns. Cheap sushi bars and teriyaki chicken bowls are great, but they don’t let you experience true Japanese beauty … hang this noren in your house and each time you pass through it you will be transported to the land of enigmatic culture and beauty. What is a "noren"??? To properly appreciate this noren, one needs to understand what it is! … The history of the noren dates way back to the Jomon Era (approx. 12,000 ~ 300 BC), where they were used to shield the homes from the elements of the outside world. The use of the noren was later adopted by shop owners to indicate that they were open for business - and soon they would begin serving as store advertisements, proudly bearing the name of the business. Today, the noren is displayed in homes as well as shops for the primary purpose of decoration - and a very powerful one, as it demonstrates one's sense of fashion, style, and appreciation for culture. Norens come in a variety of styles and designs, but usually have one or more slits cut in them to allow for easy passage. Each of our noren curtains is hand-painted in Nara, Japan by Yoshioka-san, an artist trained the traditional Japanese painting. It is made from ramie, an extremely durable and lustrous fiber that is often used in ultra-high-class designerwear clothing. Also called China grass, ramie boasts a high resistance to bacteria, mildrew, rotting, and insect attacks, as well as a natural stain-resisting ability. At 34.5" wide, these noren curtains are the perfect size for regular-width doors. Curtain rod not included. Comes in a specially-designed gift/stow-away box.