apanese blue twinkling owl noren curtain in 3-panel polyester, KIRAKIRAFUKUROU

Japanese blue twinkling owl noren curtain in 3-panel polyester, KIRAKIRAFUKUROU, made in Japan

Care instructions: hand wash in cold water, no dry cleaning

A noren (暖 簾) is a short curtain in split fabric that is hung on the front door of shops, restaurants or houses in Japan. It generally bears the mon of the family or serves as a sign for the merchant and is a symbol of respectability.

Over the years, the Noren has evolved and discovered new functions and appearances. For an Asian-inspired look, modern decorators hang them as dividers between rooms, as curtains on doors or windows, or as hanging wall decorations. Traditional Japanese Noren are easily installed using curtain rods with hanging brackets, thin bamboo poles or long wooden pegs from a hardware store; they are usually sewn with loops or a large hollow hem to pass a rod through.