Tools to Preserve Kakejiku (Hanging Scrolls) More Carefully

Nijuubako (Double-structured Paulownia Box) / Futomaki (Roller Clamp)

A “nijūbako” (a double-structured paulownia box) is sometimes used to preserve a kakejiku more carefully. The outer box is a big, lacquered, paulownia box. This preserves a kakejiku more strongly, and shields it better from humidity and dryness.

A “futomaki” (roller clamp) is also sometimes used to preserve a kakejiku more carefully. It is a large roller rod used to cover the already-attached roller rod when rolling a kakejiku. By making the diameter of the roller rod bigger, creasing, distortion, and other forms of tension on the main work can be prevented.

These may be used together, or independently.


Download PDF: Nijūbako (Double-structured Paulownia Box) / Futomaki (Roller Clamp)

(Updated: 20190409)

How to use in displaying

Start.

Take the nijūbako (double-structured paulownia box) out of the “tatōshi” (paper box).

Open the outer box, and take out the inner paulownia box which contains the “kakejiku” (hanging scroll).

Open the inner paulownia box.

This is the futomaki (roller clamp).

Open the kakejiku slowly.

Open and remove the futomaki (roller clamp).

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How to properly store

Open a futomaki (roller clamp), rest the roller rod (Jikubō/軸棒) inside and close.

Ensure that the front/back direction of the futomaki is correct.

There are two parallel cuts running through one side of the futomaki and these heights are slightly different. Be sure to set a higher edge at the rear of a hanging scroll, and a shorter edge in front of you. Check if the futomaki fully covers the roller rod and roller ends (Jikusaki/軸先) then start rolling up.

Roll up the kakejiku.

Inside a paulownia wooden box, there are small wooden pieces on both ends. These are what we call the “pillow” for a hanging scroll (Makura/枕). Taking a closer look, you will notice they are slightly different widths. When storing the scroll in the box, make sure to position the hanging rod (Hassou/八双) beside the wider wooden pieces(枕). Also, the hanging cord(Jikuhimo/軸紐) must face upward. Otherwise, the scroll won’t fit perfectly in the box.

This is the way how the scroll should look like in the wooden box.

Close the paulownia box.

To make sure the paulownia wooden box and its lid are always placed in the same direction, we have stamped a Chinese character “合”(stands for “fit”) on them as shown in the picture. Please follow this sign when closing the box. In case they are put in the opposite direction, the box won’t close properly. Even if it could be closed, it gets difficult to open the box, especially when the wood swells due to high humidity.

Put the paulownia box into the outer lacquered box.

Close the outer box, and put the nijūbako into the “tatōshi” (paper box). Ensure that the vertical/horizontal direction of the paulownia box and the nijūbako are correct.

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Of course, you can buy only nijūbako or futomaki + kiribako set. Please contact us.

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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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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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