Since the Edo period, the Japanese have hanged Noren as dividers at the entrance, between rooms, doorways, etc.
Recently it’s also popular as a decoration item and dividers in doorways between rooms.
Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川 國芳 (1798~1861) was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e (woodblock printing) style of art in the Edo period.
Now you can enjoy his magnificent work with this traditional Noren!
This is one scene from a piece titled Oniwamakaru Ogoi Daiji 鬼若丸大鯉退治 where you can see Oniwakamaru fighting with a Koi fish (Giant Carp).
- H: 150cm / 59″
- Fabric resembling Washi (Traditional Japanese Paper)
- 100% polyester
- Proudly made in JAPAN