Vintage Japanese Misu (Sudare) Bamboo Screen, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-971-1

Japanese Misu (Sudare) Bamboo Roll-Up Screen | Vintage Window Blind & Room Divider, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-971-1

A matched pair of handcrafted sudare screens -- fine-split bamboo woven with dark cord and edged in a classic kikko (tortoiseshell) patterned textile border.

A sudare is a traditional Japanese roll-up screen made from thinly split bamboo or reed slats woven together with thread or cord. Used for centuries in Japanese homes, temples, and tea houses, sudare were hung in doorways and over windows to filter light, invite airflow, and create a gentle visual boundary between spaces -- all while preserving a sense of openness. This vintage pair, dating to the Late Showa period, exemplifies the refined everyday craft of that era. Each panel is constructed from finely split bamboo slats woven with dark cotton-style cord in a rhythmic striped pattern, producing the warm amber-and-brown tones characteristic of aged, smoked bamboo. The side edges are finished with a woven kikko (tortoiseshell hexagon) textile tape -- a motif long associated with longevity in Japanese decorative arts -- adding a polished, artisan touch. A solid hardwood heading rail at the top of each panel houses metal bracket hardware for ceiling or wall mounting, and pull cords allow the screen to be raised and gathered in neat horizontal folds.

Today, this matched pair of sudare screens translates beautifully into a range of modern interior settings. Hang them as window treatments in a living room or bedroom to diffuse natural light with warm, dappled shadow -- an instant expression of wabi-sabi aesthetic or Japandi style. Use them as a lightweight room divider in a home office or studio to define zones without blocking light or airflow. They also work as a dramatic decorative wall hanging or headboard backdrop, bringing texture and natural warmth to a minimalist decor scheme. A thoughtful housewarming gift or gift for Japanophiles who appreciate handcrafted Japanese antiques with genuine character.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Finely split bamboo slats; dark woven cord; kikko-patterned textile border tape; hardwood heading rail; metal mounting hardware
• Use: Hanging window screens or interior doorway blinds (sudare); light and privacy control in traditional Japanese interiors
• Modern Use: Window treatment or light-filtering blind; lightweight room divider or space partition; decorative wall hanging or headboard accent
• Features: Matched pair of roll-up sudare panels; fine-split bamboo woven in warm amber tones; dark cord stitching in vertical and horizontal grid; kikko (tortoiseshell) patterned textile edging on both side borders; solid hardwood heading rail with metal ceiling-mount brackets; pull-cord raise-and-lower mechanism; gathers into neat horizontal folds when raised
• Dimensions: 35"W x 63 1/2"H
• Condition: Good vintage condition consistent with age; natural patina and minor surface wear to bamboo; mounting hardware intact and functional

A beautifully crafted pair of Japanese antique sudare screens that bring the timeless wabi-sabi aesthetic of natural bamboo and artisan weaving 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.