Vintage Japanese Short Hanging Screen Misu — Bamboo, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-579) - 1

Vintage Japanese Short Hanging Screen Misu — Bamboo, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 25M-81B)

SKU:
25M-81B
$100.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 62"W x 23"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Short Misu (Sumidare) — Bamboo & Silk Trim, Mid-20th Century (SKU: 25M-579)
Whispers of shade and ceremony, woven in quiet elegance

A relic from traditional Japanese interiors, this vintage misu—a type of sumidare or ceremonial bamboo blind—once gently filtered light in the tearooms and aristocratic spaces of Japan. Unlike larger partitions, this short misu was crafted for more intimate or elevated applications—perhaps hanging in front of a tokonoma or alcove, offering privacy, dignity, and a delicate interplay of light and shadow. Framed in a vibrant silk brocade, its ornamental edge evokes the quiet refinement of imperial courts and temple rituals.

The handwoven bamboo slats are thin and perfectly aligned, offering both translucence and structure. The red kinran-style trim, patterned with golden motifs, adds a regal contrast to the organic bamboo. Hung with ornamental hooks, this piece is as much a visual poem as it is a functional screen. Whether displayed in a home, gallery, or cultural space, it brings a meditative rhythm to the room—offering a glimpse into the ceremonial grace of traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Origin: Japan
Era: Showa Era (mid-20th century)
Material: Bamboo with silk brocade trim
Use: Decorative blind, ceremonial screen, alcove partition
Features: Three-panel bamboo weave, red brocade borders, metal hanging hooks
Dimensions: 62"W x 23"H
Condition: Very good vintage condition with gentle patina on bamboo and slight wear on fabric trim

This sumidare invites a soft pause in time—reminding us that beauty often lies in what is gently concealed.

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size:
62"W x 23"H