Custom Kakejiku Order from Switzerland

At Nomura Art, we often have the opportunity to create custom kakejiku based on our clients’ requests.

These are articles about the custom-made hanging scrolls we made at the request of a customer from the UK.


Special Scroll Production for a British Customer Who Admires Saigō Takamori – ART NOMURA
We received a request from a customer in the UK for a custom-made calligraphy work kakejiku hanging scroll.
 

Special Scroll Production for a British Customer: The “Hattori Hanzō” Scroll Project – ART NOMURA
We received a bespoke request from a customer in the UK for a piece of calligraphy with the desired content to be made into a hanging scroll.
 

The Next Hanging Scroll Ordered by a British Customer after Saigō Takamori and Hattori Hanzō… – ART NOMURA
We received a request from a repeat customer in the UK to produce a new custom-made hanging scroll of calligraphy.
 

 

Recently, we received an order from a customer in Switzerland.

The request was to create a kakejiku featuring the word “Freedom” (自由) in calligraphy, styled for Buddhist ceremonies.

The dimensions were specified to be 400mm in width and 1000mm in height.

Our Swiss customer, deeply fascinated by Japanese culture, was eager to have a piece of Japanese art in their home in the form of a traditional hanging scroll.

We started by creating a concept image to ensure we fully understood the customer’s vision.

This initial step is crucial, especially when working on custom orders with clients from different cultures and languages.

 

After confirming the design, we requested one of our contracted calligraphers to produce the piece.

The customer was very pleased with the finished calligraphy, so we moved on to the next important step—selecting the fabric for the mounting.

The fabric plays a key role in determining the overall aesthetic of the kakejiku. We provided several fabric samples, each with a unique texture and color, allowing the customer to choose the combination that best captured their vision.

He ultimately chose a combination of a solemn outer fabric and a lustrous inner one—perfectly highlighting the dynamism of the calligraphy.

 

Once the fabric selection was finalized, it was time for our artisans to take over. Each step of the process was meticulously executed, from aligning and stretching the fabrics to ensure no creases formed, to carefully cutting and mounting them to achieve perfect balance and harmony. Every detail mattered in bringing this kakejiku to life.

The finished kakejiku featured a powerful combination of the dynamic calligraphy and the sophisticated fabric, creating a stunning work of art.

 

When it safely arrived at the customer’s home in Switzerland, they shared their heartfelt appreciation:

Dear Mr. Nomura

I just opened the box to view the real Kakejiku. It is very precise and the fabric and materials are very nice. Thank you for putting your whole attention to producing this Kakejiku. I appreciate it very much. Thank you. I wish you all the best!

 

His gratitude was deeply touching and served as a reminder that our work goes beyond merely creating objects—it connects with the hearts of our customers.

At Nomura Art, we are committed to cherishing each client’s vision and transforming it into something tangible and beautiful. If you’re inspired to have your own custom kakejiku, we would be honored to help make your vision a reality.

 

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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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