Early 20th Century Indigo-dyed Japanese Noren Curtain Textiles specifically the Shanxi region

specifically the Shanxi region

hence the brown colouring and the thin layer of glaze

The dolls shape are minimal

It has been hand-crafted from rosewood

Early 20th Century Indigo-dyed Japanese Noren Curtain Textiles specifically the Shanxi regionThis stunning noren curtain originated in Japan within the Taisho period. It has been dyed a beautiful indigo colour and have a Katazome stencil dyed, wave chidori pattern throughout. Originally, it would have been used for the entrance to a building to add privacy but also allow air flow. This specific curtain has a Japanese family crest known as Kamon. These crests are deeply personal symbols, representing the lineage and heritage of a family.