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    Every piece is an original architectural work, sourced through licensed Japanese channels.

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What Is a Japanese Transom (Ranma)?

A ranma (欄間) is a traditional architectural panel found in Japanese homes, temples, and tea houses.

Placed above sliding doors or between rooms, these carved wooden panels served both functional and artistic roles.

A blend of light, space, and craftsmanship

Ranma allow natural light and airflow to pass through a home while showcasing the mastery of Japanese woodcarvers.

Each piece was hand-carved (often over many weeks) using techniques passed down for generations.

Motifs rich with meaning

Common designs include:

  • pine trees (longevity)
  • cranes (good fortune)
  • waves (resilience)
  • kumiko patterns (precision and harmony)

No two ranma are identical. Each one is a unique work of art with its own story and origin.

An architectural artwork for the modern home

Today, these panels are rare artifacts from Japan’s architectural past.

As traditional wooden homes are demolished or renovated, only a small number of authentic ranma are preserved.

They can be displayed above doorways, mounted on walls, or showcased as standalone art pieces; bringing Japanese craftsmanship into contemporary spaces.

Each panel carries the quiet soul of the home it once lived in.

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Why Authentic Ranma Are Becoming So Rare

Traditional wooden homes across Japan are being demolished or renovated every year as cities modernize. When a house disappears, the carved transom panels above its doors usually disappear with it.

Only a small number of ranma are carefully removed, preserved, and documented instead of being discarded. Even fewer are restored to a condition suitable for collectors and design projects.

Each surviving panel is a cultural heirloom. Once a piece is collected, that exact work of art will never be available again.

Museum-Grade Artworks, Preserved for Modern Spaces

  • Kumiko Transom: Asanoha Pattern

    A masterwork of precision Japanese lattice craft.

    Hand-cut asanoha geometry casts shifting shadows that bring quiet movement to any interior.

    View the Kumiko Piece 

  • Pine & Crane: Harmonious Pair of Antique Ranma

    A rare matched set carved 80–150 years ago.

    The sweeping pine branches and flying crane form a single continuous scene symbolizing longevity and harmony.

    View the Pine & Crane Pair 

  • Bountiful Sea Beneath Mount Fuji: Four-Panel Stained-Glass Fusuma

    A luminous maritime tableau combining wood, kumiko joinery, and glass.

    Fishing nets, carp, seabirds, and Fuji unfold across four glowing panels.

    View the Fuji Fusuma 

Authenticated with COA by Tsujirushi, our licensed antique partner in Fukushima.

White-Glove Packing & Worldwide Delivery

Every piece is professionally packed in a custom-built wooden crate to ensure safe international transport.

We use museum-grade cushioning, moisture protection, and shock absorption so your artwork arrives exactly as it left our hands.

All shipments are fully insured, photographed before dispatch, and tracked from Fukushima to your home or design project.

We deliver globally through trusted logistics partners experienced in transporting antiques and fine art.

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Bring a Piece of Japan’s Architectural Heritage Into Your Home

Each antique ranma is one-of-a-kind, authenticated, and preserved for a new generation of collectors and design enthusiasts.

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