Noren / Japanese Curtains

The Noren (れん れん) are Japanese curtains, often used as dividers between rooms, restaurants, shops or private homes. Usually the fabrics used for Noren are cotton or hemp and are decorated with the classic Japanese auspicious symbols. They can represent the lucky cats or the Koi carps, or to depict the famous landscapes or paintings of the Japanese tradition, such as the great wave of Hokusai. There are also simpler Noren in solid color with Kanji, ideograms of Japanese writing. Noren are divided into the center in order to facilitate the passage of people. Usually they serve as dividers between the rooms, but they are also hanging in front of the doors or at the entrance of the shops, to prevent dust or sun to enter when the door is open. They are ideal for Japan lovers and to give an east touch to your homes.