Collection: Japanese Ceremonial Silk Wall Tapestries

Japanese ceremonial silk wall tapestries, reimagined from obi.

Renaras is an Amsterdam atelier that reimagines existing Japanese ceremonial silk into unrepeatable wall tapestries — silk woven for weddings, tea ceremonies and formal processions, which would otherwise remain folded and unseen. We bring it into rooms where it can be seen daily, in the light it was made for. This is our mottainai: the bringing of new imagination into a living tradition.

Each tapestry is cut from a single obi, and the cut is led by the textile itself: where the motif resolves, how the pattern moves, how metallic thread will catch the light once hung. The silk is mounted between handmade hardwood bars at top and bottom, finished with a leather hanging cord, and arrives ready to hang — no frame, no glass, the textile allowed to breathe and fall in a clean architectural line. Dimensions vary with the obi: tall narrow panels that anchor an entrance wall, longer formats for stairwells, corridors, lobbies and suites. For placement and hanging guidance, see how to display Japanese silk wall art.

Renaras tapestries hang in private residences across Europe and the United States, and through Renaras For Spaces they are specified for boutique hotels and hospitality interiors — installed as enduring textile fixtures rather than seasonal decoration. Interior designers and architects are invited to enquire about reserved textiles, bespoke commissions and private viewings at the Amsterdam atelier.

Every composition exists once. The obi that gives a tapestry its image no longer exists in that form, and the composition does not return. Those drawn to the same silks at the table will find them among our Japanese ceremonial silk table runners. Ships worldwide from Amsterdam.

For further reading, see our guide to what Japanese obi wall art is and to finding Japanese silk kimono wall art.

One silk. One story. One piece. Never repeated.

Questions we are asked

What is a Japanese ceremonial silk wall tapestry?

A single obi, woven for weddings, tea ceremonies and formal processions, mounted between handmade hardwood bars with a leather hanging cord so that it hangs ready, without frame or glass.

What are the dimensions of a tapestry?

Most tapestries display at about 100 × 35 cm; some are 60 to 90 cm tall. Each listing records its own displayed dimensions.

Can I choose the bar finish?

Yes. Each tapestry is supplied with hardwood bars in a light natural finish or a dark tea stain, chosen at the time of ordering.

How is a silk tapestry hung and cared for?

It hangs from its leather cord on a single hook. Keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight and spot clean only; the Renaras journal has a full guide to display and care.