Noren Tapestry - Hello KittyNoren tapestry. Cute Hello Kitty wearing a kimono. Noren is a rectangular tapestry with a slit in the middle and a slot at the top for a rod (often bamboo rod). This one is not cut but it has a groove in the center vertically so you can easily cut with a scissors. It will not fray. Use it as a tapestry on the wall without cutting or use it as a privacy Noren to walk through it. Noren has been in Japanese households and shops for a very long time.