Traditionally, abura-shōji (油障子: "oil-shoji"), also called ama-shōji (雨障子: "rain-shoji"), used paper (generally nishi-no-uchigami, 西の内紙) that was glued on with vinegar-based paste and then oiled.

Aug 16, 2019 · Consisting of thick, translucent paper stretched over a wooden frame holding together a lattice of wood or bamboo, shoji adorn the rooms and facades of Japanese homes, temples, and …

Nov 12, 2025 · Shoji is a traditional Japanese sliding door or partition made of translucent washi paper stretched over a wooden lattice frame. The word shoji literally means “small obstructing thing” in …

Jul 10, 2025 · Often referred to more broadly as washi (和紙), shoji paper is an iconic element of Japanese architecture and design. While it might appear delicate, this handmade paper has …

shoji, in Japanese architecture, sliding outer partition doors and windows made of a latticework wooden frame and covered with a tough, translucent white paper. When closed, they softly diffuse light …

Shoji screens were originally used in Japanese homes to separate the living space from the veranda (or porch), while allowing light through. A deep overhanging roof covered the veranda and sheltered the …

Shoji are movable partitions that have traditionally been used in Japanese interior design, mainly sliding in front of windows or hallway walls with windows. They consist of a wooden framework with …