Mounting Work for Dai Mandala Kakejiku of the Nichiren Sect Requested from the U.K.

Mounting Work for Dai Mandala Kakejiku of the Nichiren Sect Requested from the U.K.

Mounting Work for Dai Mandala Kakejiku of the Nichiren Sect Requested from the U.K.

Nichiren sect is one of the Japanese Buddhist schools founded by Saint Nichiren in the middle of the Kamakura period which considers the Lotus Sutra to be the valued teaching, conceiving of it that it encompasses various Buddha’s teachings the most.

The sect attaches importance to chanting the title ’Namu-Myōhō-Renge-Kyō’ meaning, ‘I have a faith in the Lotus Sutra.’ and as the Honzon/the principal image of the deity, the believers oftentimes hang a kakejiku called *‘Dai Mandala’ whose Daimoku/main title is surrounded by names of the Buddhas・Bodhisattvas, their disciples, Tendai learned priests and the Gods of India, China and Japan written in Chinese and Brahma characters.

*「* It’s also called ‘Nichiren Mandala’ and ‘Hige Mandala’

 

The kakejiku shown below and restored by us is the one with a Dai Mandala of the Nichiren sect.

Nichiren-Mandala

A kakejiku with a Dai Mandala centerpiece

 

The size of the kakejiku was rather large as the one displayed in a Buddhist altar. Even so, smaller-sized Dai Mandala kakejiku matching the size of an individual altar is also available.

Nichiren-Mandala

Hanged in a Buddhist altar

 

This time, we received an order for making a Nichiren sect’s Dai Mandala kakejiku, the type of kakejiku we mentioned above, from a British gentleman.

Although we’ve been receiving requests of that mounting work from abroad once in a while, introducing it in this article is the first time.

Currently, the customer seems to decorate a simple self-made kakejik but he now feels like possessing the one, mounted with the traditional expertise of Japan.

So, he placed the order with us.

ご自身で製作された大曼荼羅の掛軸

The self-made Dai Mandala kakejiku

 

Once we received the printing data and instructions using the detailed sketch from him, we printed the data on special Japanese paper and then mounted it into kakejiku with the fabrics we’ve arranged.

These two Dai Mandala kakejikus are those we made this time.

 

They may be smaller in size, but still being mounted by the performance of expertise, they give a majestic impression.

The customer was pleased enough to decollate the piece in no time.

 

He was absolutely satisfied with the finished pieces and kindly placed additional 3 orders.

We are very happy to know that our work was satisfying for him.

Nichiren sect as you see in this article, so please feel free to contact us if you have inquiries regarding the mounting work.

 

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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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 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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