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:
Order for Nichiren Odaimoku Kakejiku HangingScroll
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.