Noren (暖簾)
traditional Japanese fabric divider
hung in doorways and In rooms
Noren (暖簾) can be traced back to the 8th century (Heian period) and were used in rooms and doors to divide space and protect from drafts. It was during the 12th century (Kamakura period that the word noren is introduced, derived from a Zen Buddhism term “non (nan)-ren” (a curtain to shield from the wind).
Carrying on the tradition, noren (暖簾) created by StudioTGB are individually cut, sewn, and hand-dyed using shibori techniques to create resist patterns on the cloth. Each noren (暖簾) is unique and one-of-a-kind.
Made of 100% linen fabric, each design is conceived by considered the weight and texture, as well as the potential shibori techniques and color combinations. Although shibori traditionally is done on white fabric, StudioTGB plays with shibori resist and overdyeing techniques to create a new take on a traditional household item.
Carrying on the tradition, noren (暖簾) created by StudioTGB are individually cut, sewn, and hand-dyed using shibori techniques to create resist patterns on the cloth. Each noren (暖簾) is unique and one-of-a-kind.
Made of 100% linen fabric, each design is conceived by considered the weight and texture, as well as the potential shibori techniques and color combinations. Although shibori traditionally is done on white fabric, StudioTGB plays with shibori resist and overdyeing techniques to create a new take on a traditional household item.
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This noren (暖簾) features diamond-shaped motifs that are stitched and wrapped to resist absorbing the dye during the immersion process in the vat. The piece started with a deep golden yellow linen and was overdyed with a grey professional fiber reactive dye to create the unique grey/green color. The stitch and bind technique is referred to maki-age.
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Falling Leaves
Using the starting point of a soft beautiful piece of ginger-colored linen, I was inspire to create the tree limbs using mokume stitch resist. The falling leaves were created by binding a bead within the fabric. Using an professional indigo blue dye, the final color is a blend of these two colors.
Using the starting point of a soft beautiful piece of ginger-colored linen, I was inspire to create the tree limbs using mokume stitch resist. The falling leaves were created by binding a bead within the fabric. Using an professional indigo blue dye, the final color is a blend of these two colors.
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This calming indigo blue noren (暖簾) is hanging at the Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson at the entrance to the museum rooms. As you walk through the noren (暖簾) you make the transition into the space with a clear mind to take in the historic items in the museum. Made of 100% linen, the fabric is hand cut, sewn, stitched using hira-nui shibori (絞)り) technique. After each circle is stitched 3 times, the threads are pulled tight to create the resist pattern. After being immersed in the professional fiber reactive indigo blue dye vat five times, the piece is rinsed thoroughly and once dry, the stitching is removed to reveal the circle pattern.
Each individual may interpret the meaning of the three circles as they enter the space through the split in the noren (暖簾). |
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Itajime shibori (絞)り) techniques create repeating motifs with blurred, softened edges akin to water colors. After carefully folding the fabric, wood pieces are clamped over the folds to resist the dye when immersed in the vat. The green noren (暖簾) is folded into triangles. The blue noren (暖簾) is folded into accordian style. It is these folds that are revealed as darker lines in the design. Each piece is made of 100% rayon and dyed with professional fiber reactive dye.
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