Byobu Folding Screen with 4 Panels "Flying Cranes"

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A folding screen is called Byoubu in Japanese. Its name comes from shutting wind. It was necessary furniture for life as partitioning of space since the Nara era (710~794). Nowaday s, it is developing a new folding screen for fitting modern life. "Flying cranes" made by TAKASAGO foils on the Echizen Japanese paper of dark blue color. A flock of cranes means super happy situation because crane is a symbol of fortune and happy long life. In Japan, a pattern of crane has been used for kimono design as a lucky sign for a long time. You can decorate it standing up and hanging it on a wall using a hanger.【Attention】 TAKASAGO foil is type of foil or leaf used in various crafts, particularly in traditional arts in Japan. There is a possibility that a crane part gets red spots. In addition, please do not use the following places direct rays of the sun, extreme high temperature and humidity, drying place, and getting the wind such as air conditioners directly. It causes a change of color, a skewness, a sled, slack, and wrinkle.【Specification】・Material/ Washi (Japanese paper) : Echizen Washi (Echizen refers to Fukui prefecture), "Irotorinoko Washi" has a surface is flat and smooth texture.Takasago foil, Silver, Pearl, Pigment, Adhesive, Synthetic fiber, Cedar, Lacquer, Aluminum・Size/ When unfolded: W186 × H 90 cm(Both sides of the panel W47.5 × H90 cm, Middle of two panels W45.4 × H90 cm)・Weight/ 4,500 g・Made in JapanGo to Folding Screen Hangers Blog: Learn about the art of Japanese folding screens Product Type: HOME DÉCORCollection: WALL DECORATION > FOLDING SCREEN Show more