What Are Shoji Room Dividers?
Shoji room dividers have been used for centuries in Japanese and Asian culture. The Chinese version was very heavy but the Japanese version used lighter wood for the frame and paper hinges to make the screen more flexible and portable. Many times they were used to enclose the Buddhist rites and outdoor processions as well as an enclosure for the Japanese tea ceremony and theatrical backgrounds. They finally became one of the most popular sliding panels used for separating rooms. The ideas that are available for the use of shoji make them a work of art. They became a replacement for doors in order to save on much needed space. Today they are used in a number different applications such as to divide up large spaces or simply for decoration. They are used to provide privacy in the loft of an apartment or condominium as well as for doors and window shades. They add an oriental flair to your home that is achieved through the various oriental designs that are imprinted on the rice paper. The
