Japanese Noren 'Ryu-jin' Size:65x100cm The noren cresting in navy

The noren cresting in navy

while wisps of grey cloud soften the edges and give it depth — less a flat graphic

Type: Open kimono jacket (haori style)

Black-blue-white is one of the most striking combinations going

the strength to swim against the flow

Japanese Noren 'Ryu-jin' Size:65x100cm The noren cresting in navyThe noren coiling with dragons through celadon waves This noren prints stylized dragons scaled bodies and fierce heads winding through seigaiha waves on a soft celadon green ground. The mythical creatures emerge from and dive back into the pattern, giving the panel movement and a touch of legend. Scales, claws and whiskers are picked out in fine detail against the soft green waves. A noren is the traditional Japanese fabric divider hung in a doorway,