Noren

traditional Japanese fabric dividers

Noren is a traditional Japanese curtain. Noren is hung in doorways or in windows and on walls. Noren is made of many different materials.

Fabric shop in Nara with noren in front of the entrance

Usage change

Noren are used by service locations as protection from sun, wind and dust. [1]

References change

  1. O'Donoghue, J. J. (2017-01-14). "Curtain call: Examining the evolution of Japan's humble 'noren'". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2021-07-14.