Noren Curtains のれん
Noren curtains are used in both homes and at restaurants. They add a bit of privacy but at the same time allow a peek inside. They also are used to indicate that a business is open.
When preparations are complete prior to opening time, the last thing a restaurant owner does is put up the curtain; at the end of the day/evening, after the cleaning up is finished, the curtain comes down.
Noren can be made from hemp, cotton, and other fabrics.
Some are dyed and intricately woven; others are simple knock-offs. In touristy areas, noren with samurai or geisha are popular.
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| Noren from Japan |
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| Striking orange noren outside a hotel housed in a traditional machiya |
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