Abstract
Shoji. translucent paper panels, have been one of Japan's architectural features popularly adopted in American homes and buildings. They are made of a simple skeleton of thin wooden strips arranged in various rectangular patterns and framed by wider strips, over which rice paper is usually pasted. Today, shoji are well known as flexible screens which can be used as sliding doors, windows, room dividers, or space enclosures. They complement any decor, adding simple beauty and illumination to a room. In this article, the basic structure of shoji and related architectural elements are reviewed. Modern applications of shoji and American adaptations also are investigated.
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