Katazome Hemp Noren Curtain by Yumi Ishikita, Noboriya
Katazome Hemp Noren Curtain by Yumi Ishikita, Noboriya
$760.00
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Katazome Hemp Noren Curtain by Yumi Ishikita, Noboriya — a split curtain of natural hemp, stencil-dyed by hand in five bold designs.
Designed and dyed by Yumi Ishikita at her Noboriya studio.
The Design Story
Katazome is one of Japan’s quiet textile arts: a paste is pressed through a cut stencil, the cloth is dyed, and the paste is washed away to reveal the pattern. Yumi Ishikita’s studio, Noboriya, uses it on natural hemp with natural dyes. Ishikita describes being won over by katazome’s warmth and simplicity, and by how one piece of dyed cloth can lift a whole space.
Why You’ll Love It
Noren do something walls and doors cannot: they separate a space while letting it breathe. Ishikita’s are bold, graphic and warm, with waves, circles, leaves and mimosa dots dyed into textured hemp, and every edge carries the slight softness that only hand-dyeing gives. Hang one in a doorway and the room beyond becomes a glimpse rather than a view.
Made for Real Life
It hangs from a rod through the top sleeve. Keep it out of hard, all-day sun so the natural dyes stay vivid, and wash it gently by hand in cold water when needed.
Product Details
| Designer | Yumi Ishikita, Noboriya |
|---|---|
| What it is | A noren: a split curtain for doorways, walls or windows |
| Designs | Banana Leaf Blue · Chigaimaru-Nami · Mimoza-Nami · Nami-Nami Blue · Nami-Nami Brown |
| Dyeing | Katazome by hand, natural dyes |
| Cloth | Natural hemp |
| Size | 150 × 89 cm (59 × 35 in) |
| Origin | Japan |
| Item no. | NO-202303, NO-202301, NO-202302, NO-202304, NO-202305 |
Where It Shines
In a kitchen doorway, at a studio entrance, across a closet or as a wall hanging above a bench.
Questions We Hear Most
What is a noren?
A traditional Japanese fabric divider with vertical slits, hung in doorways, between rooms, on walls or in windows.
What size is each noren in centimetres?
About 150 × 89 cm (59 × 35 in).
How is each design dyed?
By katazome: Ishikita dyes the hemp by hand through stencils using natural dyes.
Which designs are available?
Banana Leaf Blue, Chigaimaru-Nami, Mimoza-Nami, Nami-Nami Blue and Nami-Nami Brown.
Where would a noren work in a modern home? (our styling advice)
In a doorway without a door, in front of open shelving, at a window for soft privacy, or as wall art.
Will the colours fade?
Natural dyes are best kept out of strong, direct sun; gentle cold washing keeps them bright.
For the Trade
Furnishing a restaurant, tea room, boutique hotel or a client’s home? Members of the LoftModern Trade Program (interior designers, architects, contractors, home stagers and commercial buyers) receive trade pricing, up to 20% off retail on eligible brands, with concierge help on stock and lead times. Apply once with your business details and we reply by email with your account.
Why We Love It
Art you can walk through.
Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In-stock items typically leave within 2–3 business days. |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States |
| Delivery Cost | Free ground shipping within the 48 contiguous states on orders over $100 |
| Returns | Final sale. Arrived damaged, defective or wrong? Tell us within 2 days of delivery and we’ll replace, repair or refund it. |
Shipping & Returns
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