Dzi Door Curtain
For many centuries dZi beads have held an important place in Tibetan culture. Viewed as precious, they are sought after for both their monetary value and the magical powers ascribed to them. The mysteries surrounding their origin, their fortune-granting and protective powers, as well as the sheer beauty of these beads, give them a status that is both mythical and real.
Norbulingka has integrated this unique Tibetan motif with an essential home furnishing element to create a lively, contemporary element befitting today’s lifestyle. Screen printed on durable canvas.
Doors mark the entrance into a home, the family’s private realm. In Tibet, doors were heavy and definitive. A closed door carried the connotation of absence or danger, and leaving them open meant a lack of privacy. The door curtain became an in-between solution to safety versus privacy. It could vary in weight and design, but it was usually made of thick linen cotton and comprised four panels that were either plain or ornamented with an auspicious appliqued motif. The base would be white with a contrasting blue or black primary color and a pleated ‘skirt’ or shambu ran up the top.
A curtain is a must in a Tibetan home, one that marks a way of life and is an integral part of a Tibetan look. It leaves an opening for visitors while shielding the room from passersby. In winter, the door curtain keeps the heat in the room; in summer, it can be lifted to let a breeze flow through. The door curtain is a versatile and decorative element in Tibetan life, and we have given it a new twist and a contemporary look.
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