Aizome Indigo Dyed Linen Noren Curtain [A] [Ready to Ship]

Noren are traditional Japanese fabric dividers hung between rooms, on walls, in doorways, etc. This Noren is individually hand-dyed with aizome indigo dye using only the 100% plant based natural materials, by our local Mashiko artist/dyer Waratani. The making process takes weeks to complete by repeating dyeing and drying to achieve the look.

Aizome is Japan's ancient art of indigo dyeing, dating back over a thousand years. This traditional technique uses natural indigo leaves, carefully fermented into dye vats. Fabrics are dipped multiple times, turning green at first but oxidizing into the rich, deep blues Aizome is known for. The more dips, the darker the blue, resulting in shades that range from light sky blue to nearly black.

Aizome fabrics are not just beautiful—they’re durable, naturally antibacterial, and eco-friendly, thanks to their use of natural, biodegradable materials. Each piece reflects Japan’s deep connection to nature, combining timeless artistry with sustainability.

The fabric is a quality hand-woven Japanese linen and as it is the common feature of the Japanese Noren curtains, it has a vertical slit cut from the bottom allowing for easier passage or viewing.

The gradient dye comes in two variations, this listing is for the "natural to dark indigo" but there is also "lighter indigo to darker indigo".

The Noren curtains are for preorders and it will be shipped in 4-5 weeks.
When it says "Ready to Ship" it will be shipped right away.

Due to the nature of handmade products, there may be small unevenness in the dyed results and also small variations to the images displayed in each product.

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Details

Measurements: Approx. 88cm W x 141cm H / 34.6" W x 56" H
Material: 100% Hand-Woven Linen
Hand-dyed (aizome indigo) with only natural ingredients in Mashiko, Japan

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Waratani is an Aizome indigo dye studio and brand run by Makoto Waragai. Originally from Fukushima prefecture, Makoto worked at a Indigo Dyeing Company in Tokyo for 4 years before moving to a craft town Mashiko in 2019 and then started his own aizome dyeing studio.

Waratani produces beautiful aizome products using traditional techniques and 100% authentic and natural plant based ingredients (the "ai" indigo plants he uses are grown in Tokushima prefecture where is known for the best indigo growing center) and no chemical is used in his work.

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Shipping

Delivery time may take longer during the holiday season. Please check order deadlines for holiday orders here (click)

Orders are shipped from Japan using Japan Post mail services or UPS international courier services.

Shipping cost is determined by weight or the size of the package and destination and it depends on the shipping option you select. You will see the available options for your chosen items at checkout.

Orders are typically shipped within 1-5 business days of your purchase if all items are in stock.
See here for the full information on shipping.

SHIPPING TO UNITED STATES

UPS Worldwide Saver: 2-4 Business Days / Starts from $19**
EMS (Japan Post/USPS): 3-5 Business Days+ / Starts from $30 - Select EMS for a PO Box delivery
Registered Post - 5-15 Business Days / Starts from $13

*For purchase above $800, you will be collected custom/import fee upon arrival of package and this is responsible of the customer not Uguisu.
**Additional fee will apply for remote/extended areas.
*There are certain items that can not be sent by Yamato Transport such as tea and aroma mist. We may change the shipping method accordingly.

SHIPPING TO AUSTRALIA

EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ Starts from $26
Registered Airmail (Japan Post/Australia Post): Starts from $9
Yamato Transport / UPS EXPEDITED*: 5-8 Business days / Starts from $28

*You may be collected custom fee upon arrival of package and this is responsible of the customer not Uguisu.
*There are certain items that can not be sent by Yamato Transport such as tea and aroma mist.

SHIPPING TO CANADA

UPS Worldwide Saver*: 3-5 Business Days / Starts from $20
Additional fee will apply for extended/remote area.
EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ Starts from $26
Registered Post - 2-4 weeks / Starts from $9

*You may be collected custom/import fee upon arrival of package and this is responsible of the customer not Uguisu.

SHIPPING TO UK, FRANCE & GERMANY

EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ / Starts from $26
Registered Post - 1-2 weeks / Starts from $9

*VAT, Import Tax & Fee will be collected upon delivery
*Please remember there is 2~4 days processing time before we dispatch orders.

SHIPPING TO EUROPE*

EMS Japan Post - 5 Business Days+ / Starts from $26
Registered Post - 1-2 weeks / Starts from $9

Return Policy

Returns Policy

We will only provide a refund in the event of damaged or defective items that we cannot replace. If you wish to return or exchange an item you must first contact us within 7 days of arrival by email at hello [at] uguisustore.com

Pre-ordered or Backordered items, sale or discounted items can not be returned.

We will not be able to accept return or exchange of items if contacted after 7 days of arrival, so please make sure to open the package and check the contents as soon as the package arrives.

All customers are responsible for shipping costs as well as duties on all returned items. We can not refund shipping if the package has already been shipped.

When the package for your order gets returned to us after no re-delivery is arranged when you needed to, we can resend you the package but you will need to pay for the postage again. If you choose to cancel the items, we can refund the amount for the purchased items but not the postage as it has already been shipped and is totally non-refundable.