Fusuma

They consist of a lattice-like wooden understructure covered in cardboard and a layer of paper or cloth on both sides.

Historically, fusuma were painted, often with scenes from nature such as mountains, forests or animals.

Both fusuma and shōji are room dividers that run on wooden rails at the top and bottom.

Traditionally these were waxed, but nowadays they usually have a vinyl lubricating strip to ease movement of the fusuma and shōji.

[2] Fusuma and shōji, along with tatami straw mats (for the floor), make up a typical Japanese room.