The Shadow Beneath the Curtain
Noren no Kage
暖簾の影
Classic Matte Paper Wooden Framed Poster
A quiet storefront, where time moves slowly. The sunlight filters through maple leaves, catching the soft folds of the noren as it sways in a breeze that smells faintly of soy and wood smoke. This work captures the still poetry of an ordinary street scene — not frozen, but breathing quietly with memory.
Rendered in the spirit of 19th-century woodblock prints and infused with a painterly texture that blends traditional Japanese brushwork with contemporary softness, this piece celebrates the dignity of the everyday.
In the Onko Chishin (温故知新) tradition — “to learn from the old to discover the new” — this work is a tribute to the unnoticed: the humble shopfront, the faded signage, the kind of place you only find when you’re not looking. A moment you’ve already missed, but can still feel.
Let it hang like a still breath, a quiet invitation to slow down. To pause at the threshold, and notice the shadow beneath the curtain.
Our sturdy wooden framed posters come ready to hang and are printed on heavyweight white matte paper with a smooth, luxurious finish—designed to stand the test of time:
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Ready-to-hang: Includes hanging kit, ready to hang directly on the wall.
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Frame Material: Durable pine wood.
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Frame Color: Black, white (smooth finish), natural, and dark brown wood (visible grain).
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Frame Measurements: 20-25mm (0.79"-0.98") thick, 10-14mm (0.4"-0.6") wide.
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Paper Weight: 170 gsm (65 lb), thickness: 0.19 mm (7.5 mils).
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Paper Finishing: Matte, smooth, non-reflective surface.
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Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster.
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Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent.
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Available Sizes: 15 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).
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No minimum orders, printed and shipped on demand.
