The Timing to Remount

Dirt / Stains

Dirt or stains may occur in a “kakejiku” (hanging scroll) due to various problems with how it was stored.
Dirt or stains will get worse if you ignore them, and then a precious work will be spoiled.

　

There are the stains on this kakejiku due to rain leakage.

　

The stains spread all over this kakejiku.

　

There is dirt with soot and stains on this kakejiku.

　

The stains spread all over this kakejiku.



Crease

Creases result from repeated rolling and unrolling of a kakejiku.
They are the cause of friction in the fabric or the main work as well as exfoliation of the pigments.

　

There are creases everywhere on this kakejiku due to heavy use.

　

This work is severely damaged. There are innumerable creases on the work. This condition indicates that the work is in danger of breaking.

　

The mounting fabric has begun to tear, but the work has not been damaged yet fortunately.

　

This work has begun to tear. In this condition, it is very fragile.

　

This work has begun to tear. In this condition, it is very fragile.


Reference


Cause of Creases and Countermeasures
Our clients often ask us for repairing the creases of kakejiku (hanging scroll) so let us see why the crease occurs and how we handle it.
 



Holes made by worms

Worms may eat through a kakejiku due it being kept in a bad storage environment. We can replace the mounting fabrics of the kakejiku, but it may be very difficult to repair the main work.

　

There are many holes in this work.
We can’t display the kakejiku like this, so repair is necessary.
However, we can not repair the calligraphy completely.

　

There are some holes in the mounting fabric, but the main work has not been damaged yet, fortunately.

 



Tears / Holes / Breakage

Severe damage may cause tears, holes, or breakage. They need repair.

　

There are two holes on this work. Repair is necessary.

　

There is a tear on this work. We must reconnect the tear in remounting.

　

There is some breakage on this work. It is necessary to rewrite the lost part of the letter.

　

There is a tear on this work. We must reconnect the tear in remounting.



Separation

The lining paper has become partially separated from the main work when adhesion of the paste weakens.

　

There is separation in this work. Remounting is necessary.

　

There is severe separation in this work. Immediate remounting is necessary.


Reference


Restoration Antique Kakejiku Hanging Scroll: Siddhārtha Gautama Leaving a Mountain by Chikusen Nishida – ART NOMURA
In this post, we introduce restoration an antique kakejiku (Japanese hanging scroll): Siddhārtha Gautama Leaving a Mountain painting by Chikusen Nishida.
 

 

Contents Link

Inquiry Form for Mounting / Remounting
Contact Us

Please fill out the form below and submit for your inquiry.

❈FirstName
❈LastName
Country
❈E-mail
（❈Confirm E-mail）
❈Inquiry category Question
Consultation
Impression
Request
Others
❈Comment

❈ is the mark for required item.

   

Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting your privacy.

(or press ESC or click the overlay)

CEO Message

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.

(or press ESC or click the overlay)
Company Profile
syaoku.jpg(120220 byte)

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.


(or press ESC or click the overlay)
Access Map

Access Map

 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.

(or press ESC or click the overlay)