Japanese Noren 'Ryu-jin' Size:65x100cm the print kept vivid so

the print kept vivid so the white cranes stay crisp against the royal blue through washing rather than fading

while wisps of grey cloud soften the edges and give it depth — less a flat graphic

The noren cresting in navy

This one plays with contrast in a way most haori don't

Japanese Noren 'Ryu-jin' Size:65x100cm the print kept vivid soThe noren coiling with dragons through celadon waves This noren prints stylized dragons scaled bodies and fierce heads winding through seigaiha waves on a soft celadon green ground. The mythical creatures emerge from and dive back into the pattern, giving the panel movement and a touch of legend. Scales, claws and whiskers are picked out in fine detail against the soft green waves. A noren is the traditional Japanese fabric divider hung in a doorway,