Noren Curtain / Kyoto Dyed / Gradation 150cm / 3 Colors

This noren features a beautiful gradation of colors harmonized with delicate rōfubuki (wax-snow) patterns, reminiscent of softly falling snow.
Created using the traditional rōfubuki-zome dyeing technique, the white speckles add a sense of depth and elegance, imbuing the piece with a dreamlike atmosphere.

The subtle transitions in color evoke the changing seasons, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with a modern sensibility.
Perfect for the entrance of a ryokan, the lobby of a hotel, or even a contemporary office space, this noren offers a refined touch of Japanese sophistication.

Width：88cm
Height：150cm
Weight：450g

Cotton 100%

SHOBIEN KYOTO

I want to convey the beauty of roketsu-zome.

In roketsu-zome, melted wax is applied to fabric before it is dyed.

This wax acts as a resist—known as bōsen—to prevent colors from blending.
While Yuzen-zome uses colored paste for this purpose, roketsu-zome allows the wax to naturally crack during the process,
creating beautifully irregular and expressive patterns in the final dyed fabric.

We invite you to enjoy the charm of these organic, one-of-a-kind patterns that only roketsu-zome can offer.

ARTISAN STORY

SHOBIEN KYOTO
Since our founding in 1963, our workshop has been captivated by wax dyeing and has devoted itself exclusively to wax.
The greatest appeal lies in the gentleness and softness that wax cracking brings out. We strive to ensure that our customers truly appreciate the beauty of hand-painted work, and we will continue to work diligently without forgetting our pride and efforts as craftsmen.

KYO YUZEN / KYOTO SILK DYEING

About 340 years ago / 1680s / Edo Period (1603–1868)

Kyo Yuzen took a decisive form in Kyoto’s Genroku era, when designs by the celebrated fan painter Miyazaki Yuzensai were applied to kimono. Fine paste-resist lines allowed many colors to be painted next to one another like a picture, establishing hand-painted Yuzen. In the Meiji period, stencil-based Yuzen greatly expanded production.

In Japan, Kyo Yuzen represents formal celebratory kimono worn for coming-of-age ceremonies, weddings and other important occasions. Brilliant dyeing may be combined with gold and embroidery, while the same techniques now appear on bags, scarves and interiors.

A single kimono can pass through more than twenty stages—design, underdrawing, resist application, coloring, steaming, washing, gold decoration and more. Different specialists often handle each stage, making Kyo Yuzen less the product of one maker than a collaborative artwork created by Kyoto’s craft network.

Individual Differences

As each piece is individually handcrafted, slight variations in color, pattern, shape, and texture may occur. These subtle differences are a natural characteristic of handcrafted works, making each piece truly unique. We hope you will enjoy these individual variations as part of the beauty and character of Japanese craftsmanship.

Production Time

If an item is not currently in stock, it may be made to order by the artisan. As each piece is carefully handcrafted, production may take several months depending on the item and the artisan's schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding.