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Description
A noren, or door curtain, made using the Katazome method of stencil dying, a traditional Japanese process. Hand made by Moriharu Shioiri. Navy blue with white fan at center. Fan is decorated with red flowers and blue detailing. The curtain is comprised of two panels that are stitched together approximately 1/3 of the length, making a slit to walk through. There is a tag on the left side with Japanese characters.
Keywords
Noren, Stencil, Door Curtain
Original Medium
Textile
Item Size
117.5 cm x 73 cm
Origin
Japan
Date Information
Undated
Artifact Number
M86-048
Original Collection
Mike Mansfield Collections, Mss 65, Archives and Special Collections, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
Holding Repository
University of Montana, Mansfield Library Archives and Special Collections
Digital Publisher
University of Montana-- Missoula. Mansfield Library
Image Credit
Image credit: Micaela Connolly, University of Montana
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Keywords
Noren, Stencil, Door Curtain