hanging scroll
■New Production
Not only your own calligraphy and paintings, but also your favorite ready-made papers such as tenugui hand towels and posters, ・ cloth, can be made into a hanging scroll.
We can also make a red seal for a temple pilgrimage.
We can also make your favorite red seals for your temple tours.
■: Tailoring old works
A hanging scroll those has been passed down from generation to generation has become noticeably worm-eaten, stained, wrinkled, or folded,
Please contact us if you have any problems.
If you live near our store, please bring your work to us for both new production and ・: Re-tailoring.
If you live near our shop, please bring your work to us and we will let you know whether we can tailor it or not and the details of the work to be done.
If you live far from our shop, please send us an e-mail with pictures of your work,
We will give you a rough estimate. (Please note that the price may change after checking the actual item. Please understand that the price may change after checking the actual work.)
Once you approve the estimate, please send the work to us by courier service. After the work is completed, we will return the work to the address you specify.
After the work is completed, we will return the work to your specified address.
Of course, if you would like to bring in your work in person to consult with us or make a request, please visit our shop,
Please visit our store.
About maintenance of hanging scrolls! Basic knowledge of re-tailoring of hanging scrolls!
Are you taking good care of your hanging scrolls? Many people keep their hanging scrolls in the same condition as they are, even though they are planning to re-tailor them. Here, we would like to share with you some basic knowledge about the maintenance and tailoring of kakejiku. If you have hanging scrolls or are considering having them mounted, please take a look at this page.
Things to keep in mind when managing your hanging scrolls
Basics of storage
First of all, please note that the structure of a hanging scroll is easily affected by humidity. It is a very delicate artifact those is easily damaged by even the slightest thing. Therefore, when handling a hanging scroll, it is important to never touch it with wet hands. Rough handling can lead to stains, breakage, and tarnishing.
When decorating, it is also important to avoid water droplets and pollen ・ dust. You may wonder if even a small amount of water droplets or pollen will affect it, but even the slightest adhesion will gradually deteriorate the hanging scroll over a long period of time. Also, avoid displaying the hanging scroll in a place exposed to direct sunlight, as this can also cause sunburn.
Care should also be taken where you store your hanging scrolls. Avoid displaying or storing in a humid ・ or poorly ventilated place, as it may cause stains or mold. Also, be careful not to display in an environment exposed to direct sunlight, as the ultraviolet rays will cause burning and discoloration on the surface. It is also not a good idea to leave them in a closet all year round. In such cases, be sure to take them out of the closet once or twice a year when the weather is fine and the humidity is low to dry them out for insects. At that time, check every detail to see if there are any folds, discoloration, or areas that have been eaten away by insects. If you notice anything unusual, we recommend that you first consult your local MOUNTING store.
About drying
It is important to keep your hanging scrolls away from direct exposure to hot or cold air from an air conditioner. A sudden change in humidity will also change the condition of the hanging scrolls. Avoid drying out your hanging scrolls because high humidity is bad for them. An abnormally dry environment is also not a good condition for kakejiku.
About stains and broken ・ Scratches
If you find a stain on your scroll, we recommend that you consult a professional mounting store instead of trying to remove the stain yourself. There are various methods of restoration depending on the stain and the degree of penetration. If you do the work by yourself, the condition of the hanging scroll may deteriorate as a result. If you wrap the hanging scroll too tightly with force or drop the hanging scroll, this can cause it to break, scratch, or wrinkle. When displaying a hanging scroll, handle it with care.
When a hanging scroll becomes dirty or damaged and can no longer be displayed, it tends to be disposed of or left in the back of a closet or storage room because it is difficult to repair ・ or it would be too expensive to have a professional do the work. They tend to be disposed of or left in the back of closets or storage rooms because they are too difficult to repair or too expensive to have professionals do it. In many cases, stains and stains ・ wrinkles are easier to repair the earlier they are detected. First, if you find any of these signs, please contact your local MOUNTING store as soon as possible.
Repair ・Restoration can be as time-consuming and labor intensive as the restoration of cultural properties, or as simple ・and inexpensive. Instead of restoring the scroll as it was originally, it can also be remade by changing the dimensions or the tearing used. It is also possible to cut out only the picture or calligraphy part and make it into a folding screen, or frame it or panel mount it. Please do not neglect stains and scratches, but bring them to the mounting store as soon as possible and consider new ways to use them.
What is a typical hanging scroll tailoring service?
About Kakejiku Tailoring
There are many processes involved in the tailoring of a kakejiku, and it usually takes more than three months to complete, and in some cases more than a year. When we start the “mounting” process, we first take a good look at the work of art ・, which is the main paper, and try to understand what kind of artist and what kind of intention he or she had in creating the work.
Once we have a good understanding of the work, we examine it to determine what kind of cleavage, size, and form would be appropriate. If these is not done properly, the charm of the work may not be fully brought out, as in “the main paper is dead” or “the mounting is too dominant,” or, conversely, the rips around the work may assert themselves excessively, which is unfortunate. It is said that the quality of a kakejiku is determined by its combination, and these is such an important process.
In order for a kakejiku to be able to be rolled up for storage, the paper must be thin and made of silk. However, since the paper is too thin to be durable and to be stable in shape, it must be lined with thin and strong Japanese paper, known as ” 裏打ち”. In addition to the main paper, sAKI is also lined in the same way. The first backing is called “Hadaura. In addition to “Hada-ura”, “Mashi-ura” is used to adjust the thickness of the backing, “Naka-ura” is done after cutting and joining the paper and the paper, and “Age-ura” is done at the end of the process.
The skill of the mountingsmith directly affects the finished product. How to choose the type and thickness of the Japanese paper and sAKI, and the density of the glue, are all important factors. They also need to be fine-tuned according to the season ・ weather ・ humidity in which they work. Failure to do so can cause the ends of the scroll to warp, or cause it to fold, wrinkle, or discolor in a short period of time. Thus, it can be said that tailoring a kakejiku is one of the most difficult jobs for a mounting craftsman, as it tests his experience and intuition.
About the Shape of a Kakejiku
A good kakejiku is a work of art those is made by combining paper and textiles with an excellent sense of color and an optimal size ・ to make the most of the calligraphy or painting.
The form of the hanging scroll is generally classified into three types: true ・ and row ・. Shin is also known as “Buddhist tablecloth” and is the format used for Buddhist paintings. Gyo is the most commonly used style, and is sometimes referred to as “yamato-style. Kusa is also called “chakake” because it is hung in the tokonoma (alcove) during tea ceremonies.
In addition to these three types, there are various other types of mounting, including the simpler “kuro-mounting,” or “creative mounting,” which is not bound by any particular format. The artist must decide which format is best suited for the work, taking into consideration the subject matter, size, and location.
About ・ Restoration of a hanging scroll
Ink ・ Stop Blotting of Paint ・ Stop Stripping
Because the ink and paint used in calligraphy and painting will bleed or peel off if left as is, glue is used as an adhesive. Glue is composed mainly of gelatin, which is made by boiling and concentrating the skin of animal bones ・ and then cooling and hardening it. When a kakejiku is reworked, the paper is dampened several times, and to prevent ink and paint that have deteriorated over time or in the environment from bleeding or peeling off, glue is dissolved in water to prevent bleeding ・ and to prevent peeling. In recent years, a chemical spray type blotting agent is also available, which may be used for simple restoration.
Removal of existing backing paper
The backing paper of a hanging scroll is lined at least three times during the process of making it into a hanging scroll. This backing increases the thickness of the paper, making it stronger and more stable in shape. During the restoration process, the backing paper is removed one by one. In particular, removing the backing paper called hada-ura, which is in contact with the main paper, is a process those requires great precision ・ and delicacy. What is important is the paper and glue used to tailor the existing hanging scroll. If the paper is not made of high quality Japanese paper and glue of natural origin, it may be impossible to remove the backing paper.
Restoration of missing parts
If there are insect bites or holes in the existing paper, we will repair them so that they are filled in. The shape of the defect and the color of the surrounding area will determine how the defect will be repaired.
Removal of stains from this paper
these process is called “washing” or “stain removal. Water and, in some cases, chemicals are used to remove dirt and stains from the paper. However, some people think that the stains are part of the work. Some people think that the work is a piece of art, including the stains. There is also a way to re-tailor the work while taking advantage of the stains (=taste?) that the kakejiku has acquired over time.
・Restoration is important to preserve the work for posterity!
A newly finished hanging scroll may look beautiful and fine at the time, but it will inevitably deteriorate over time as it is used. And depending on what kind of Japanese paper or glue is used, there will be a big difference in the changes.
If it is a small scratch, stain, or initial damage, repair ・ repair may be relatively easy. Also, in many cases, older pieces have deteriorated in areas that are not visually apparent.
In the case of a work of art ・ those has been passed down in the family for generations or a valuable work of art, it is a very important issue how to maintain the current condition and hand it down to future generations.
If you have such pieces in your home, please contact your nearest mounting store.