【Long】Japanese Noren Curtain – Ukiyo-e by Utagawa Kuniyoshi “Cats Suggested as the Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō”

Key Features

• Size: 33.5 × 59.1 in (85 × 150 cm).
• Authentic Ukiyo-e Motif: Features Kuniyoshi’s print “Cats Suggested as the Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō.”
• Cultural Heritage: Created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, a master of the Utagawa school of ukiyo-e, the same artistic lineage as Utagawa Hiroshige.
• Cutline Option: The curtain includes a center cutline that you may cut yourself; the edges are finished to prevent fraying. It can be used as a traditional split Noren or left uncut as a wall tapestry.
• Versatile Use: Perfect as a doorway curtain, room divider, or wall decoration.
• Made in Japan: Crafted with high-quality materials and cultural authenticity.

Product Description

This Japanese Noren curtain features the ukiyo-e print “Cats Suggested as the Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō”(Sono mama jiguchi: Myaukai-kō gojūsanbiki) by Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861), a leading master of the Utagawa school of ukiyo-e. The title of the print appears on the right side of the design, just as in the original work.

In this witty composition, Kuniyoshi humorously replaced the names of the fifty-three stations along the historic Tōkaidō road—made famous by Utagawa Hiroshige—with playful depictions of cats. This parody reflects the Edo-period taste for humor and remains beloved by both art enthusiasts and cat lovers.

Cultural Detail:

About Noren

Noren are traditional Japanese fabric dividers, usually split in the middle and hung in doorways of homes and shops. They provide privacy, allow airflow, and often carry decorative or symbolic designs. Today, they are enjoyed worldwide as interior accents and wall hangings.

About Ukiyo-e

Ukiyo-e are traditional Japanese woodblock prints that flourished during the Edo period (17th–19th centuries). As popular art for the common people, they depicted landscapes, kabuki actors, and everyday life. The Utagawa school was one of the most influential schools of ukiyo-e, and Utagawa Kuniyoshi was among its greatest masters, known especially for his humor, innovative designs and his famous affection for his cats. This Noren lets you bring a piece of Edo-period art and wit into your modern living space.

*This item doesn't include a tension rod.