Vintage Japanese Bamboo Misu (Sudare) Screens, Matched Pair, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0390

Vintage Japanese Bamboo Misu (Sudare) Screens, Matched Pair, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0390

A matched pair of finely woven Japanese bamboo sudare screens with floral brocade borders and decorative tassel pulls -- warm amber tones that bring natural texture to any interior.

A sudare is a traditional Japanese woven screen made from finely split bamboo slats bound together with cord, historically used to hang in doorways and windows to filter sunlight and encourage airflow while maintaining privacy. Dating to the Late Showa period, this matched pair represents a refined domestic version of the form -- each panel woven from closely spaced, paper-thin bamboo strips in a rich amber tone, edged on all four sides with a terracotta-orange floral brocade border that adds a distinctly decorative character. The suspension cords are finished with carved crescent-shaped toggles and full dark tassel finials, a level of accessory detail more commonly associated with display or reception rooms than everyday utility. As vintage Japanese craft objects, sudare of this quality are increasingly sought by collectors of handcrafted Japanese interior goods.

Hung as a pair, these sudare make an exceptional living room accent or bedroom divider, softening light with the warm, honeyed glow that only aged bamboo produces. They work beautifully as a window treatment in a Japandi style interior or wabi-sabi aesthetic space, adding natural texture without visual weight. Displayed side by side in a hallway or open-plan room, they serve equally well as a soft room partition or decorative wall hanging -- a truly unique housewarming gift for anyone who loves Japanese design or mid-century modern decor with an organic edge.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Finely split bamboo slats, woven cord; floral brocade fabric border; carved toggle pulls with cord and tassel finials
• Use: Window screens or interior room dividers to filter light and airflow in traditional Japanese interiors
• Modern Use: Window treatment or light-filtering blind; soft room divider or partition screen; decorative wall hanging in a Japandi or wabi-sabi styled space
• Features: Matched pair of bamboo sudare screens; tightly woven fine bamboo slats in warm amber tone; floral brocade border on all four edges; suspension rings at top; decorative crescent-shaped toggle pulls with knotted cord and tassel finials; age-related creasing and minor surface staining consistent with era
• Dimensions: 34 1/2"W x 67"H (per panel)
• Condition: Good -- age-related creasing, minor staining, and uneven coloration present; both panels structurally intact with borders and pulls complete

A rare matched pair of vintage Japanese bamboo sudare screens -- handcrafted interior objects that bring natural warmth, quiet elegance, and a genuine sense of history to 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 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.