Fusuma-shoji sliding door

Fusuma-shoji are sliding doors used to separate rooms. Unlike the translucent akarishouji, they are opaque. They run in tracks along the top called "uwabuchi" and bottom called "shitabuchi." The vertical sides of the frame are called "mashibuchi." These frames offer anchorage, but the door can be easily lifted out. Fusuma are constructed of lightweight wood covered with decorative paper. Fusuma doors are trimmed with cedar, which is typically dark brown or black lacquer. Handles, called "hikite," are often quite elaborate and unique in shape, not necessarily circular. Tassels attached to the handles pulls are called "fusahikite."