• Shimoura Bentenkai - Upcycled Vintage Noren Curtains, A (Black)
  • Shimoura Bentenkai - Upcycled Vintage Noren Curtains, A (Black)
  • Shimoura Bentenkai - Upcycled Vintage Noren Curtains, A (Black)
  • Shimoura Bentenkai - Upcycled Vintage Noren Curtains, A (Black)
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Shimoura Bentenkai - Upcycled Vintage Noren Curtains, A (Black)

By Shimoura Bentenkai

$125.00

A one-of-a-kind Noren crafted from vintage Nobori flags, traditionally displayed in the Amakusa area of Japan to celebrate the birth of a boy. These flags were left forgotten in the garage of local residents until a group of craftspeopole from the Shimoura Bentenkai (who make clay dolls) had an idea to turn them into something new.

Now, you can hang and enjoy a piece of history in your room!

  • Approximate measurements: overall 28.5"W x 39"L
  • Material: Vintage cotton, upcycled Japanese 'Nobori" flags. 
  • Care instruction: Wash in cold, hang dry recommended.

Story:

Shimoura-benten-kai has started in 2013 as a group to support local businesses and traditional techniques to create the dolls.  This small town in Amakusa used to be a well known place for clay dolls and has more than 300 years of history. Unfortunately most craftsman have retired but recently a few number of women have volunteered to learn the techniques to create dolls and carry on the tradition.