What is noren

Noren are Japanese fabric dividers hung between rooms. They are useally used as doorway dividers, sunscreens, shopsigns, etc.There is a vertical slit in the middle of the noren, allowing people to easily pass through. It is also slightly transparent, making it suitable for subtly separating the room from the next room.Noren are often rectangular in shape, but there is no common size. Colors and patterns also vary.