Another Commission of a Nichiren Mandala from South Africa

At Nomura Art Co., Ltd., we receive inquiries about Nichiren Mandala hanging scrolls from all over the world—a testament to the Nichiren sect’s global reach. One of our long-standing clients in South Africa has repeatedly entrusted us with producing these sacred scrolls. You can read about our previous collaborations here:


Mounting Work for Dai Mandala Kakejiku of the Nichiren Sect Requested from the U.K.
We received a request to produce Dai Mandala kakejiku hanging scrolls for use in the Nichiren sect of Buddhism.
 

Spreading Japanese Kakejiku Globally: Commission of Nichiren Mandala from South Africa 
We received a request to produce a Nichiren mandala from a South African customer who was introduced to us by a customer in England.
 

Order for Nichiren Odaimoku Kakejiku HangingScroll – ART NOMURA
Repeat order from a South African customer who had previously commissioned us to produce a Nichiren Omoku kakejiku Hanging Scroll.
 

Each commission arrives with its own unique print files, specifications, and dimensions. To ensure the final scroll perfectly matches our client’s vision, we conduct detailed consultations and create digital mock-ups before moving into full production. Though these orders are highly complex, we’ve consistently met our client’s exacting requirements and earned their satisfaction.

Once again, we have been honored with a new request from this devoted client to produce another Nichiren Mandala hanging scroll.

Consultation and Production

Artwork Submission
We began by receiving the client’s print data and printing it onto our premium Japanese paper for mounting. At times, file sizes were so large that our Photoshop couldn’t open them—yet each technical hiccup only fueled our determination to find a solution.

Mock-ups and Layout Adjustments
Through multiple rounds of feedback, we refined the scroll’s overall proportions and balanced the artwork against its mounting. Each mock-up brought us closer to the perfect harmony between the mandala and its fabric border.

Fabric Selection
Selecting the right brocade was critical. We presented several textile samples aligned with the client’s aesthetic preferences and, together, chose the one that best accentuated the mandala’s intricate details.

Thanks to our client’s patience and our team’s persistence, we successfully completed the Nichiren Mandala hanging scroll exactly as requested.

A Message of Gratitude

Upon receiving the finished work, our client shared:

I received the gold 2032 Hon-in-myo Dai-honzon three days ago. I chanted to it for the first time yesterday. It is stunning. Thank you so much for all your hard work including the calligraphy. This tells me that you are the perfect person to make up many more of these 2032 Hon-in-myo Dai-honzon for those that need them.

Their deep faith and continued trust humble and inspire us. Although we have created several Nichiren Mandala scrolls for them in the past, they required a new variation—once again entrusting us to bring their vision to life. To receive such heartfelt praise for our craftsmanship is both an honor and a source of great pride.

For inquiries about commissioning a Nichiren Mandala hanging scroll, please feel free to contact ART NOMURA Co., Ltd. at any time.

 

 

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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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