Osaka Kongo Blinds

History

An early form of these blinds is thought to have been used during the Asuka and Nara eras (late 6C-8C). The prototype of the present style was used for room partitions and decorations in the Imperial Court during the Heian era (9C-12C). 　

In the Tondabayashi area at the foot of Mt. Kongo, which abounds in good-quality bamboo, bamboo blind-making developed in the Edo era (17C). 　

Making the most of the quality of this natural bamboo, these blinds create a mood of elegance that is uniquely Japanese.