Hemp Tapestries

This is an old Japanese noren curtain. It is believed to be made from a traditional Japanese fabric called asa or basho, made from banana leaf fibers. Noren curtains were originally hung at the entrances of shops and homes, gently blocking outside views and breezes while also conveying a sense of the presence of people and the changing seasons, a presence born from Japan's unique lifestyle and culture. More than simply a room divider, noren curtains also quietly convey the aesthetic sense of the people and businesses that inhabit them. The greatest appeal of this work lies in the ink paintings executed on the fabric. The moon, bamboo grass, rocks, and flowing river are depicted, making ample use of the white space, creating a tranquil worldview reminiscent of Chinese and Japanese landscape paintings. However, the depiction is by no means verbose; the bamboo grass is depicted with minimal, omitted lines, and the river is not depicted in full, leaving it to the viewer's imagination. In the center, a full moon is depicted only as an outline, and its understated depiction evokes a sense of transience and lingering beauty. A two-character signature can be seen in the corner of the painting, but details about the artist are unknown. However, noren curtains painted directly onto them in ink like this are extremely rare, and I have only seen them a few times before. I think it is particularly noteworthy that such poetic, highly refined pictorial expression has been applied to a noren curtain, which is supposed to be a practical item. Over the years, the entire fabric has taken on a slight brownish tinge, taking on the depth and tranquility that only comes with aging. This color blends with the pale ink colors of the ink, quietly blending into the space without making a strong statement. It pairs particularly well with white walls, and I highly recommend using it not only as a noren curtain, but also hanging it on the wall like a tapestry for viewing. I believe that just hanging one in a space will bring a sense of dignified space and the depth of time. Size & Specifications Cloth Width: Approx. 87.5 cm Height: Approx. 150.5 cm Cloth Thickness: Very thin (approx. 0.05 mm; exact measurements not taken) Top Bamboo Rod Length: Approx. 98.5 cm Item Number OB314 It's impossible to say when we'll ever be able to find another antique noren...

Alexander Calder Designed Tapestry from Famous Guatemala Serie Signed AC 75 numbered 12/100. This is number 12 from the edition of 100 published by CAC Publications/Bon Art. Dim 228cmX164cm / 89,8In X 64,6 In , 213 cm X 145 CM / 83,8 In X 57,1 In without frame Alexander Calder is one of the most prestigious and important tapestry artists, reflecting his inimitable style and talent for color and form. This Calder tapestry...

This is an old Korean patchwork cloth made around the 20th century. The name is ``pojagi'' or ``chogappo.'' It is a cloth used to cover, wrap, or wrap...

This eye-catching wall hanging adds a nomadic feel to any room. Created through a hand-intensive process of linking hand built stoneware rings of different sizes, this wall hanging i...

"Desert noir " is a stunning woven wall tapestry and truly unique blend of weaving ,macramé and ceramics that will not fail to catch the eye. the tapes...

Abstract wall hanging Signed Luis.

Fiber Wall Art by Jon. B. Wahling (1938 - 2020) similar to Sheila Hicks or Lenore Tawney. "Wahling was dominating the fiber scene in the U.S. by the l...

Large 16th century Flemish tapestry, beautifully faded over the centuries. Woven wool, silk and hemp. May have been reduced in height som...

Framed in oak Macramé of a woven angel in multicolored hemp, handmade Hippie art in San Francisco, 1978.

Very textural weaving by an anonymous artist. This contains wool, cotton, hemp and synthetic fibers.

This rich tapestry by Barcelona artist Josep Royo (b. 1945) has a strong, visceral quality that typifies the aesthetic of many textile artists working in the 60's and 70's. Combining...