Tanzaku-Gake Made Its Debut at Bonsai Exhibition in Spain!

Tanzaku-Gake Made Its Debut at Bonsai Exhibition in Spain!

Tanzaku-Gake Made Its Debut at Bonsai Exhibition in Spain!

Bonsai, as a pastime, is firmly favored globally. We know by experience that receiving inquiries about kakejiku from overseas bonsai lovers have been rather common.

See the following articles for those kakejiku orders.


Custom-Made Tanzaku-Gakes Order from Bonsai Enthusiast in Poland
We received a custom-made tanzaku-gekes (scrolls to display tanzaku a strip) order from a Bonsai enthusiast in Poland.
 

Request for Bespoke Tanzaku-Kake from a German Japanese‐Style Painter- ART NOMURA
The topic about receiving an order of bespoke 36 tanzaku-gake scrolls from a German client, Japanese-style painter.
 

 

Some of those enthusiasts even enter their bonsai in a bonsai exhibition.

This episode is about our tanzaku-gake’s debut at one of those exhibitions.

Spanish gentleman who was to exhibit his bonsai as well as his tanzaku, painted by himself, serving as a foil, at an exhibition contacted us regarding made-to-order tanzaku-gake.

Through his accompanying tanzaku artwork which adds extra imagination to the miniature universe existing in his bonsai, he was aiming to amuse and inspire the appreciators.

That’s rooted in Japan’s aesthetic sense called ‘yūgen’.

The order was a single bespoke one which we can carry out. Presumably, we are the only firm internationally taking a request of bespoke tanzaku-gake from a unit of one.

We confirmed his desired image and size of the piece with the illustration.

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Once we learnt the graphic image, he selected his favorite fabric among 4 choices.

tanzaku-gake

 

The order was undertaken with his favorite fabric A. The following is the finished tanzaku-gake.

短冊掛

 

We dispatched the piece to him immediately after completion and were notified that it arrived with no problem.

We hear that he has been enjoying the piece with the centerpieces painted by him while switching the one to another.

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Impressive paintings, aren’t they. The landscapes that appear to be foreign are producing a fresh ambient and enjoyable look.

According to plan, he displayed his bonsai at the bonsai exhibition held in Spain where our tanzaku-gake accompanying the bonsai also played its role perfectly.

tanzakugake bonsai exhibition

tanzakugake bonsai exhibition

 

Not surprisingly, the bonsai and kakejiku very much enhance each other. The kakejiku seems to adequately set off the bonsai.

As you see in this episode, we take international orders of tanzaku-gake which will be the perfect setoff of bonsai from a unit of one so please feel free to contact us should you have any inquiries about this type of kakejiku.

 

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 The Japanese people have long set a high value on aesthetic senses since ancient times. As a result, the
peculiar culture which is not seen in other countries blossomed and many aspects of the modern Japanese
culture come from it. Parts of Japanese culture has been introduced to people in other countries recently,
so the number of people from other countries who are interested in Japanese culture has been increasing.
However, the Japanese aesthetic senses, which are the bases of Japanese culture, have been nurtured
through a long history, intertwining various elements intricately, such as climate, geographical features,
religion, customs and so on. Therefore, they are very difficult to understand not only for people from other
countries, but even for the Japanese people. I think the best tool which conveys these difficult senses
understandably is a “kakejiku.”
 The kakejiku (a hanging scroll; a work of calligraphy or a painting which is mounted and hung in an
alcove or on a wall) is a traditional Japanese art. It's no exaggeration to say that paintings are what
express aesthetic senses at all times and places. The kakejiku is an art which expresses the Japanese
aesthetic senses. The kakejiku has long been used in traditional Japanese events, daily life and so on since
ancient times. As a result, there are various customs of kakejiku in Japan; kakejiku and the life of the
Japanese are closely related. We can see Japanese values through kakejiku.
 The kakejiku is a cultural tradition which the Japanese people should be proud of. However, many people
in other countries don't know much about it because it hasn't been showcased as much. This is why I
decided to try to introduce it. The kakejiku world is very interesting and beautiful. We want not only the
Japanese, but also many people from other countries to know and enjoy it. I hope that many people will
love kakejiku someday.

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Name Art Nomura

President Tatsuji Nomura

Founded1973

Established1992

Address7-23 Babadori, Tarumi-ku, Kobe city,
Hyougo Prefecture, 655-0021, Japan


Capital10 million yen

URLhttp://nomurakakejiku.com

Our Business

 Art Nomura is an art dealer which produces kakejiku (hanging scrolls). We mount many paintings and calligraphic works in kakejiku in my factory. Kakejiku are our main product. We also remount and repair old or damaged kakejiku. We share the traditional Japanese art of kakejiku with people all over the world.


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 The Japanese people have long set a high value on aesthetic senses since ancient times. As a result, the
peculiar culture which is not seen in other countries blossomed and many aspects of the modern Japanese
culture come from it. Parts of Japanese culture has been introduced to people in other countries recently,
so the number of people from other countries who are interested in Japanese culture has been increasing.
However, the Japanese aesthetic senses, which are the bases of Japanese culture, have been nurtured
through a long history, intertwining various elements intricately, such as climate, geographical features,
religion, customs and so on. Therefore, they are very difficult to understand not only for people from other
countries, but even for the Japanese people. I think the best tool which conveys these difficult senses
understandably is a “kakejiku.”
 The kakejiku (a hanging scroll; a work of calligraphy or a painting which is mounted and hung in an
alcove or on a wall) is a traditional Japanese art. It's no exaggeration to say that paintings are what
express aesthetic senses at all times and places. The kakejiku is an art which expresses the Japanese
aesthetic senses. The kakejiku has long been used in traditional Japanese events, daily life and so on since
ancient times. As a result, there are various customs of kakejiku in Japan; kakejiku and the life of the
Japanese are closely related. We can see Japanese values through kakejiku.
 The kakejiku is a cultural tradition which the Japanese people should be proud of. However, many people
in other countries don't know much about it because it hasn't been showcased as much. This is why I
decided to try to introduce it. The kakejiku world is very interesting and beautiful. We want not only the
Japanese, but also many people from other countries to know and enjoy it. I hope that many people will
love kakejiku someday.

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