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Shin Mounting Style (Buddhist Style) Patterns
Shin Mounting Style (Buddhist Style) Patterns
Below are the standard combinations of fabrics specifically designed for hanging scrolls in the Shin mounting style. This style is commonly used for creating nōkyōjiku (pilgrimage record scrolls) for the Shikoku Pilgrimage (Ohenro-san) and for sacred works related to Buddhist rituals.
Please refer to this article for an example of a hanging scroll for the Shikoku Pilgrimage (Ohenro) crafted for an international customer.
If you have specific requests or questions, please contact us through the inquiry form with the desired course number and name. Prices vary depending on the selected course.
Each hanging scroll is crafted with a paulownia wood box included as standard.
Clicking on a fabric sample image will display a completed hanging scroll made with that fabric combination.
No.001: Kon-hanpaku
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Peony pattern
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Fabric called “Tomi-ta-gumo”. The shape is the combination of cloud and lingzhi mushroom(this is treasured in China & Japan). The most common and popular Buddhism pattern nowadays. Tomita is named after a samurai worrier who loved this pattern.
No. 002: Kincha-hanpaku
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Flower pattern
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Fabric called “Tomi-ta-gumo”. The shape is the combination of cloud and lingzhi mushroom(this is treasured in China & Japan). The most common and popular Buddhism pattern nowadays. Tomita is named after a samurai worrier who loved this pattern.
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No. 003: Mukai-houou
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Two legendary phoenix in Chinese mythology are facing each other.
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“Daitō-kinran”
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No. 004: Renge
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Lotus represents one of the teaching of Buddhism that they bloom brilliantly even though they set their roots deep down in mud.
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Fabric called “Tomi-ta-gumo”. The shape is the combination of cloud and lingzhi mushroom(this is treasured in China & Japan). The most common and popular Buddhism pattern nowadays. Tomita is named after a samurai worrier who loved this pattern.
No. 005: Renge
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Lotus represents one of the teaching of Buddhism that they bloom brilliantly even though they set their roots deep down in mud.
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Fabric called “Tomi-ta-gumo”. The shape is the combination of cloud and lingzhi mushroom(this is treasured in China & Japan). The most common and popular Buddhism pattern nowadays. Tomita is named after a samurai worrier who loved this pattern.
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No. 006: Kurama
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A pattern based on the Shokkō design, a geometric pattern formed by repeated octagons and squares. This fabric is characterized by its calm and subdued color tone.
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Cloud with 4 wings in all directions on bright vermilion background. The color is more likely muted orange with naked eyes rather than vermilion. It is one of cloud pattern variations. “雲” Clouds can be pronounced as both “kumo” or “un” and un (運) means lucky. This is why Japanese people love it and created lots of clouds pattern.
No. 007: Ao-kasuga
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A pattern based on the Shokkō design, a geometric pattern formed by repeated octagons and squares. It is characterized by an overall calm blue color tone.
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Cloud with 4 wings in all directions on bright vermilion background. The color is more likely muted orange with naked eyes rather than vermilion. It is one of cloud pattern variations. “雲” Clouds can be pronounced as both “kumo” or “un” and un (運) means lucky. This is why Japanese people love it and created lots of clouds pattern.
No. 008: Aka-kasuga
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A pattern based on the Shokkō design, a geometric pattern formed by repeated octagons and squares. It is characterized by a brown base woven with reddish weft threads.
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Cloud with 4 wings in all directions on bright vermilion background. The color is more likely muted orange with naked eyes rather than vermilion. It is one of cloud pattern variations. “雲” Clouds can be pronounced as both “kumo” or “un” and un (運) means lucky. This is why Japanese people love it and created lots of clouds pattern.
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No. 009: Kon-unpō
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A pattern woven with gold threads, depicting a phoenix, an auspicious bird in Chinese tradition, flying among the clouds. The contrast with the navy blue base is especially beautiful.
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Cloud with 4 wings in all directions on bright vermilion background. The color is more likely muted orange with naked eyes rather than vermilion. It is one of cloud pattern variations. “雲” Clouds can be pronounced as both “kumo” or “un” and un (運) means lucky. This is why Japanese people love it and created lots of clouds pattern.
No. 010: Daigo
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A pattern based on the Shokkō design, a geometric pattern formed by repeated octagons and squares. This fabric features large, dignified floral motifs woven with multiple colored threads, giving it a rich and stately appearance.
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Cloud with 4 wings in all directions on bright vermilion background. The color is more likely muted orange with naked eyes rather than vermilion. It is one of cloud pattern variations. “雲” Clouds can be pronounced as both “kumo” or “un” and un (運) means lucky. This is why Japanese people love it and created lots of clouds pattern.
No. 011: Fukugen-ori
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A calm and refined fabric inspired by antique textile designs, characterized by quiet, understated elegance.
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Made a few adjustments to Shokkō-mon (Lattice pattern) by connecting octagon and square with Chinese arabesque.
No. 019: Reiga
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A pattern in which large round arabesque motifs are arranged in a Shokko-style design. This fabric is characterized by its refined, subdued appearance, with the shine of the gold threads intentionally restrained.
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Elegant shade of moss green fabric.
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No. 012: Honkin Renge
High quality gold brocade:
Superb gold thread (the thread is covered with high purity gold leaf.)
Gold brocade has a characteristic that its beautiful radiance never fades away.
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Lotus represents one of the teaching of Buddhism that they bloom brilliantly even though they set their roots deep down in mud.
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Fabric called “Tomi-ta-gumo”. The shape is the combination of cloud and lingzhi mushroom(this is treasured in China & Japan). The most common and popular Buddhism pattern nowadays. Tomita is named after a samurai worrier who loved this pattern.
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No. 013: Zuihō
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Since ancient times in China, cloud motifs have been highly favored and widely used. This design is inspired by the idea of auspicious clouds, or good fortune, spreading in all directions. The balance between the gold pattern and the navy blue base gives this fabric a refined beauty.
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Elegant shade of moss green fabric.
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No. 014: Suihō
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This fabric is based on Anrakuan Kinran, one of Japan’s famous traditional gold brocades. It features a ground weave of connected diamond motifs, together with a distinctive sacred jewel design containing a dragon motif woven in gold thread. Many arranged variations of this pattern exist today.
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Cloud with 4 wings in all directions on purple background. It is one of cloud pattern variations. “雲” Clouds can be pronounced as both “kumo” or “un” and un (運) means lucky. This is why Japanese people love it and created lots of clouds pattern.
No. 015: Ryū-ō
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A dignified gold brocade featuring a dragon motif woven in gold thread on a deep green base. The central dragon is surrounded by a circular design reminiscent of a sacred jewel, giving the fabric a rich and solemn presence. With both brilliance and calm refinement, it is an elegant fabric well suited for formal Buddhist mounting.
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Cloud with 4 wings in all directions on purple background. It is one of cloud pattern variations. “雲” Clouds can be pronounced as both “kumo” or “un” and un (運) means lucky. This is why Japanese people love it and created lots of clouds pattern.
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No. 016: Tenshō
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A highly dignified design featuring connected manji motifs on a navy blue base, together with a dragon soaring skyward. The manji symbol has been used in many parts of the world since ancient times. In India, it was regarded as a symbol of protection for good fortune and abundance. In China, because the character is pronounced similarly to “ten thousand,” it came to be regarded as an auspicious motif symbolizing the gathering of countless blessings.
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An elegant fabric with delicate cloud motifs woven in fine gold thread on a pale wisteria-purple base. Its calm tone and soft golden sheen gently enhance the main artwork.
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No. 017: Genbu
High quality gold brocade:
Superb gold thread (the thread is covered with high purity gold leaf.)
Gold brocade has a characteristic that its beautiful radiance never fades away.
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A richly dignified gold brocade fabric featuring a golden crown motif inspired by ancient Chinese crowns, woven with gold thread made using high-purity gold leaf and combining peony arabesque and phoenix motifs.The base is decorated with kikko motifs, inspired by the shape of a tortoise shell, expressing wishes for longevity, stability, and prosperity.Since ancient times, the tortoise has been regarded as a symbol of longevity and was also considered a mystical creature ridden by immortals across the water.The harmony between the brilliant golden crown motif and the auspicious kikko pattern gives this fabric a solemn presence well suited for formal Buddhist mounting.
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This is a supreme-grade fabric inspired by Kanaji Futaezuru Botan Karakusa Kinran, one of Japan’s famous traditional textile designs.Woven entirely with gold thread made using high-purity gold leaf, the base has an overwhelming sense of depth and dignity.The ground pattern is filled with closely connected diamond motifs, leaving no visual gaps.From this richly woven base, the peony flowers, leaves, and vines are rendered using plain weave, allowing the motifs to appear in elegant relief.With its dazzling brilliance, splendor, and refinement, this fabric is an exceptional masterpiece among gold brocades.
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No. 018: Kōki
High quality gold brocade:
Superb gold thread (the thread is covered with high purity gold leaf.)
Gold brocade has a characteristic that its beautiful radiance never fades away.
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This is a supreme-grade fabric inspired by Kanaji Futaezuru Botan Karakusa Kinran, one of Japan’s famous traditional textile designs.Woven entirely with gold thread made using high-purity gold leaf, the base has an overwhelming sense of depth and dignity.The ground pattern is filled with closely connected diamond motifs, leaving no visual gaps.From this richly woven base, the peony flowers, leaves, and vines are rendered using plain weave, allowing the motifs to appear in elegant relief.With its dazzling brilliance, splendor, and refinement, this fabric is an exceptional masterpiece among gold brocades.
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Made a few adjustments to Shokkō-mon (Lattice pattern) by connecting octagon and square with Chinese arabesque.
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