{"product_id":"noren-curtain-kyoto-dyed-cat-motif","title":"Noren Curtain \/ Kyoto Dyed \/ Cat Motif","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Story\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eSince ancient times, noren featuring cat motifs have been cherished in Japan as lucky charms, with the iconic “maneki-neko” (beckoning cat) being a well-known example.\u003cbr\u003eThese charming cat designs are perfect for entrances to homes, cafés, or gift shops, offering a warm and welcoming touch to those who pass through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWith their simple yet elegant aesthetic, these noren blend beautifully into both Japanese-style and Western-style interiors.\u003cbr\u003eThey are also popular as gifts for cat lovers, bringing a subtle sense of comfort and a delightful piece of Japanese cultural tradition into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Product History\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWhen did these crafts start to craft?：1200 years ago \/ 800AD \/ Heian period in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eOriginally, noren were cloth curtains hung at the entrance of a shop, often bearing the store’s name or family crest—essentially serving as the “face” of the business.\u003cbr\u003eBecause they were highly visible to passersby, people at the time placed great importance on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eIn Kyoto, where many traditional homes were built in a long and narrow style often referred to as “eel beds,” noren became an essential part of daily life.\u003cbr\u003eThey not only shielded the interior from outside view, but also blocked cold winds in winter and created a sense of coolness in summer as they swayed in the breeze—making them deeply woven into everyday living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eHowever, as time has passed, noren have become a less common sight in modern households.\u003cbr\u003eBut that doesn’t mean their functions or charm have become obsolete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eIn fact, the soothing presence and calming atmosphere that noren bring may be exactly what today’s fast-paced society needs.\u003cbr\u003eWith their unique blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and compatibility with modern interior design, noren can add a refreshing touch to our daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eIn recent years, noren have also gained attention as an energy-saving solution.\u003cbr\u003eBy acting as room dividers, they help improve the efficiency of air conditioning and heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWhy not consider bringing noren back into your home and rediscovering their timeless appeal?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsman Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eSHOBIEN KYOTO\u003cbr\u003eSince our founding in 1963, our workshop has been captivated by wax dyeing and has devoted itself exclusively to wax.  \u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsman Passion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eI want to convey the beauty of roketsu-zome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eIn roketsu-zome, melted wax is applied to fabric before it is dyed.\u003cbr\u003eThis wax acts as a resist—known as bōsen—to prevent colors from blending.\u003cbr\u003eWhile Yuzen-zome uses colored paste for this purpose, roketsu-zome allows the wax to naturally crack during the process,\u003cbr\u003ecreating beautifully irregular and expressive patterns in the final dyed fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWe invite you to enjoy the charm of these organic, one-of-a-kind patterns that only roketsu-zome can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/20250808-005043_1.jpg?v=1754582051\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour Contribution to Craftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomer Voice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eDue to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncome for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eAs written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer \/ craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/pages\/sdgs-csr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCurrent state of the Crafts Market \/ Benefits brought by Suigenkyo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eWidth：88cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight：150cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight：450g\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eCotton 100%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual Difference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery Date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003ePlease note that it will take about a month for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"SHOBIEN KYOTO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47457456554213,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/6621\/9493\/files\/09e161935a0e9dcbbaf10ac68b96ed3a.jpg?v=1754124037","url":"https:\/\/suigenkyo.store\/ja-us\/products\/noren-curtain-kyoto-dyed-cat-motif","provider":"Suigenkyo Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}