Restoration of a Fugu Kakejiku Scroll: A Request from Australia

At Art Nomura Co., Ltd., we receive numerous requests from both domestic and international customers for the restoration and remounting of kakejiku hanging scroll.

Particularly from our international customers, we often receive requests that reflect a deep understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture and art. Each of these projects is a great honor for us to undertake.

In this article, we would like to share an episode of a fugu kakejiku restoration that we were entrusted with by a customer residing in Australia.

 

The Consultation Process

The customer had previously entrusted us with several kakejiku restorations, and this time, they were considering the fugu kakejiku for their next project.

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To better show the condition of the honshi (main artwork), the customer sent us an image of the kakejiku hung in front of a window.

 

The honshi was quite damaged, and it was immediately clear that the restoration would require meticulous attention.

 

Preparation and Progress of the Restoration

The honshi measured 29cm x 26cm, while the entire kakejiku, including the mounting, measured 38.5cm x 106cm—making it a relatively small piece.

 

For the remounting, the customer had specific preferences regarding the color and design. They requested fabric with “colors reminiscent of the ocean, a subdued sheen, and a casual, not too formal atmosphere,” while avoiding light colors such as cream or white.

In response, we prepared several fabric samples and presented them to the customer. After careful consideration, the customer selected their preferred fabric and requested the “Ichimonji-otoshi” style along with a paulownia wood box.

With these details confirmed, we proceeded with the restoration, ensuring that the process went smoothly through close communication with the customer.

 

Completion and Delivery of the Restoration

The restoration and remounting were completed according to the customer’s wishes.

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The kakejiku was given new life, and the fugu painting now exudes a renewed vitality.

When the kakejiku was safely delivered to the customer in Australia, they expressed their gratitude:

Thank you for your excellent work on the kakejiku. Very pleased with the results once again. Your suggestion for the silks was inspired.

 

For us, there is nothing more rewarding than knowing that our customers are satisfied and delighted with our work.

Receiving such feedback reaffirms the significance of what we do.

 

Looking Ahead to the Next Project

After the restoration was completed and we received the customer’s appreciative email, we began discussing the next potential project.

The success of the fugu kakejiku restoration has led the customer to consider having more works restored and preserved.

At Art Nomura Co., Ltd., we are committed to deepening the trust with our customers and continuing to provide the highest level of service.

We will continue to offer top-quality kakejiku restoration and remounting services to customers both in Japan and abroad, helping to carry the beauty of Japanese art into the future.

 

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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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