Unique Shikishi-gake & Tanzaku-gake Scrolls Request from Italy

Our company receives requests for hanging scroll productions from all over the world.

Among these, we often encounter requests for scroll types that we have never made before.

This time, we would like to introduce a special order received from a customer in Italy.

The request was for a hanging scroll capable of displaying different sizes of shikishi and tanzaku.

While in Japan, there are hanging scrolls, known as ‘shikitan-gake’, that allow for the interchange of shikishi and tanzaku, this request was unique.

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The customer requested two types of hanging scrolls: one to display standard size shikishi and small shikishi, and the other to display tanzaku and small shikishi. (We also received an order for normal tanzaku-gake scrolls.)

‘We were excited to take on this challenge, a request that truly transcends the norms of Japanese tradition,’ we thought.

The process of creating a custom hanging scroll starts with drafting and involves meticulous adjustments throughout. It is a labor-intensive process, but knowing that the charm of hanging scrolls is being spread worldwide and enjoyed by many boosts our motivation immensely.

Furthermore, the customer requested an innovative feature – the ability to display small shikishi, which are normally hung vertically, in a horizontal orientation.

‘It’s an truly amazing request that goes beyond the typical Japanese conventions,’ we thought.

Excited by this challenge, we eagerly embarked on the task.

The production of custom-made hanging scrolls begins with the creation of drawings and requires detailed adjustments.

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It is a labor-intensive process, but knowing that the charm of hanging scrolls is being spread worldwide and enjoyed by many boosts our motivation immensely.

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The completed scrolls, while preserving the traditional Japanese aesthetic, embodies a new realm of possibilities.

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The customer was very satisfied with the final products, much to our delight.

We at our company are always ready to cater to such bespoke requests for shikishi-gake & tanzaku-gake scrolls.

If you have any inquiries or special requests regarding hanging scrolls, please feel free to contact us.

We are dedicated to crafting each piece with care, aiming to share the beauty of Japanese art with customers around the world.

 

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Our Feelings For Kakejiku

 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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