WHAT IS KAKEJIKU?

A kakejiku is a hanging calligraphic or pictorial scroll on fabric or paper, the edges of which are framed by a bamboo or wooden rod. In Japanese films, you've probably seen such scrolls in the traditional niche tokonoma.

Since ancient times, scrolls have been used to scare away evil and attract good luck to the house. During the Heian period (late 8th-12th centuries), when all life was like art, kakejiku were especially popular with the Japanese aristocracy. Having survived the centuries, the scrolls have not lost their appeal. Today they decorate the interiors of private houses and various public institutions.

They can be seen in temples, or in a special niche at the entrance to the tea room. Kakejika is selected according to the mood, holiday, event or interior. According to the rules, everyone entering the ceremonial room must bow to the image hanging on the wall.

In the scrolls, the artists conveyed (and still convey) their worldview in a concise form. And for this "laconic" beauty, the Japanese art of kakejiku is loved all over the world.

Another beauty of Japanese art is that it is easy to roll up and put away a scroll, and hang another one in its place. So you diversify the interior, but do not clutter up the apartment with a three-dimensional picture.

Moreover kakejiku is an unusual and beautiful gift for any holiday. The picturesque scroll will be an interesting addition to the interior and will bring a Japanese flavor.

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