About Noren
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Noren is a traditional Japanese fabric used as a shop sign, partition, and sunshade.
It often features designs and logos, serving as a symbol for those who use it, and has shaped the landscape of Japan.
We carefully select the fabric type, thickness, dyeing methods, and subtle color variations to suit the customer’s specific needs, offering a noren unique to each customer.
A genuine noren made in this way has the power to completely transform the atmosphere by simply changing the noren.
Design
Self-Designed
(including logos and fonts)
- Submit your design proposal in electronic data formats such as Illustrator, PDF, Word, or Excel. (We will consult with you on details such as the desired size, fabric texture, colors, and finishing methods.)
- We will fine-tune the design to create the optimal layout for the flag, and you will be able to review the proposal. (Even designs that only include logos or text are acceptable. Revisions can be made as many times as necessary until you are satisfied.)
- We will propose the most suitable options from a variety of fabrics, dyeing methods, and types of embroidery.
Design Consultation
- We will inquire about your desired design and purpose via email.
- We will propose fabrics, dyeing methods, embroidery techniques, and the optimal layout for the flag that meet your requirements.
- Review of the design proposal (Revisions can be made as many times as necessary until you are satisfied).
Major Achievements
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Chinese Soba Katsumoto
We had the honor of creating the noren and lanterns for Chinese Soba Katsumoto.
Initially, the noren and lanterns produced for their shop, which was carefully designed both inside and out, unfortunately detracted from the overall atmosphere. This led them to find our shop all the way from Tokyo, expressing their desire to create something better.
We used linen fabric and applied dye using the handwritten characters of our skilled artisans. The noren was crafted with chichi (loops) and finished using the Kanto folding method, with the fabric edges neatly triple-folded.
Today, the shop has become so popular that customers line up, and they have expanded to multiple locations.
Gion Hanakyo
We had the privilege of creating the noren for Gion Hanakyo, a Kyoto cuisine restaurant in Gion, Kyoto.
We used handwoven coarse linen fabric, and the characters were handwritten by the head priest of Nanzen-ji Temple. To preserve the authentic atmosphere, we carefully reproduced even the fine details of the brushstrokes and dyed the fabric accordingly.
Daitoku-ji Heiando
We had the honor of creating the noren for Heiando, a lacquerware studio specializing in the restoration and preservation of cultural properties, located to the east of Daitoku-ji Temple in Kyoto.
To evoke a traditional and solid atmosphere, we used thick No. 5 cotton slub in an undyed natural color. The undyed hue and the distinctive texture of the surface knots express the essence of Japanese aesthetics.
Additionally, to protect the shop interior from the strong afternoon sun, we crafted the noren to match the exterior of the shop. Furthermore, the noren was dyed with extremely high-durability dyes to prevent fading from sunlight. We paid meticulous attention to the craftsmanship to ensure that the noren reflects the careful and precise work of the shop.
SMART
We had the pleasure of creating the noren and sunshade noren for Café Smart, a combined electric vehicle dealership for Smart and café, which opened in Kyoto’s Okazaki district.
For the store’s noren, which expresses a Japanese-modern aesthetic, we used juban tenjiku fabric.
The sunshade noren is made from a water-repellent fabric commonly used in tents, which also has a high level of lightfastness.
Although printed on a black background, ordinary pigments do not adhere well, so we used rubber printing, resulting in a durable finish that won’t easily wear off. Additionally, for ease of use, we added a vent in the center to allow wind to pass through.
Types of Norens
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Store Noren
A store’s noren is its symbol and a cherished item filled with meaning.
It also plays an important role in enhancing the store’s design and serving as a signboard.
As professionals in noren-making, we consider what we can do for each store and combine over half a century of accumulated knowledge and experience with new ideas to create a noren that you can use with pride.
Store Noren, Mizuhiki Noren, Sunshade Noren (See image on the left)
Noren for Non-Store Use
In addition to noren displayed at stores, we can also create yunoren for use in inns, hotels, and public baths, as well as plain noren for partitions and hand-painted noren for various uses.
Yunoren not only indicate the location of the bath but can also convey a sense of luxury through the weight and texture of the fabric and thoughtful design, allowing customers to feel a sense of expectation and specialness as they pass through.
Hand-painted noren can be used as part of the interior to create a particular atmosphere. They can also be used for purposes like separating the back area of restaurants, as partitions for massage beds, or even as tapestries.
Please feel free to consult us about what kind of image you want to convey or what kind of experience you want to offer your customers.
Steps to Order
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Deciding on Product Details
Choosing the Product and Fabric
Please select the type of product you wish to order (flag, noren, happi coat) and the fabric (linen, cotton, synthetic, etc.).If you are unsure which fabric is best, we can provide suggestions based on the intended use, so feel free to consult with us.
Finalizing the Design
Decide on the shape, dyeing method, color, text, and finishing method.
We will consult with you on revisions until you are fully satisfied.
Specifying the Size
Decide on the final size. If you are unsure, please contact us.
※ We can also offer suggestions for fabric and design, so feel free to reach out to us.
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Quotation
Once your order is finalized, please notify us via email.
Based on the details of your order, we will calculate the price and delivery time and get back to you.
We will also send a rough draft of the design at a reduced size via email. If everything is correct, please confirm your order by email.
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Order Confirmation & Production
Once your order is confirmed, we will begin production of the product.
Depending on the product, it may take about 2 weeks to 1 month to complete.
Please note that after this point, a cancellation fee will apply if the order is canceled for customer convenience.
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Shipping & Payment
Once the product is completed, we will contact you by email and then ship the product.
After receiving the product, please check it and make the payment via bank transfer.
※ For returns and other details, please refer to the “Indications Based on the Act on Specified Commercial Transactions” page.
