The maker of our latest Katazome Noren, Kiyoe Junichi, is the son of the artisan behind our popular Indigo Noren collection, Kiyoe Masao. Kiyoe Junichi uses a dissolving stencil technique to fill in the organic shapes of the noren with a sumi ink dye. The shapes are a reference to the 20th-century Mingei craft movement that put a spotlight on the beauty and humility of Japanese craftsmanship, underscoring how those two traits aren’t mutually exclusive. The Katazome Noren has sold out of its first two runs, so preorder yours to be first in line during our next restock. #pojstudio #piecesofjapan #japanesecraftsmanship #craftsmanship #japanesecrafts #japanesedesign #kyoto #handmade #handcrafted #japaneselifestyle #Noren #mingei #sumiink #makingof #japaneseartisan