Vintage Japanese Bamboo Screen, 1946 - 1965 (Mid Showa) | SKU: 26M-746

Japanese Sudare Bamboo Screen | Vintage Window Blind & Room Divider, 1946-1965 (Mid Showa), SKU 26M-746

A matched pair of handcrafted misu sudare -- finely split bamboo roll-up screens bordered in gold brocade, sold together as shown.

A sudare is a traditional Japanese roll-up blind or screen woven from thinly split bamboo, used for centuries to filter light, encourage airflow, and create a sense of refined privacy in both domestic and formal settings. The more finely woven variety -- sometimes called misu -- was historically associated with aristocratic and temple interiors, where its delicate, semi-transparent surface cast a soft, dappled light into the room. This Mid Showa-era pair exemplifies that tradition: each panel is densely woven from fine-split bamboo stalks in warm amber and honey tones, edged on all four sides with a gold-ground brocade fabric bearing a subtle floral pattern. The bottom edge of each screen is finished with a solid bamboo roller capped at both ends in the same gold brocade, and the screens are suspended by deep burgundy braided cords threaded through small cast metal rings at the top -- a detail that speaks to the care invested in even the functional elements of this vintage Japanese craft.

In a modern home, this pair of sudare screens brings instant wabi-sabi aesthetic warmth to any interior. Hang them as window blinds in a living room or bedroom to filter afternoon light while adding a layer of natural texture -- they work beautifully in Japandi style interiors alongside linen, rattan, and raw wood. Use them as a lightweight room divider or entryway screen to define a meditation corner or reading nook. They also make a striking wall installation -- mounted flat as large-format textile art above a sofa or bed, their amber tones and golden brocade border read as a painterly, organic statement piece. A truly unique housewarming gift for anyone drawn to Japanese design or natural materials.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Finely split bamboo; gold-ground brocade border fabric; bamboo roller with brocade end caps; braided burgundy cord with cast metal suspension rings
• Use: Traditional sudare (misu) roll-up screens used as interior blinds, light filters, or privacy partitions in Japanese homes and formal spaces
• Modern Use: Window blind or light-filtering shade in a living room or bedroom; lightweight room divider or entryway accent; decorative wall-mounted textile art in a Japandi or minimalist decor scheme
• Features: Matched pair of full-length sudare panels; dense fine-split bamboo weave in warm amber tones; four-sided gold brocade border with subtle floral pattern; bamboo roller with brocade end caps; braided burgundy suspension cords with cast metal rings; roll-up and hang functionality intact
• Dimensions: 34 1/2"W x 67"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition; both panels show age-related patina and some surface staining consistent with decades of use, adding to their wabi-sabi character; structure, weave, cords, and hardware all intact

A rare matched pair of handcrafted Japanese sudare screens -- timeless antique window decor that brings the quiet elegance of traditional Japanese interiors into any modern home.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.