Description
How to unpack and hang Kakejiku properly
[How to unpack and hang Kakejiku]
– 1. Unroll the string and unwrap the paper. Hold the tassels to the opposite sides first so they hang straight down.
– 2. Unroll Kakejiku for about 60 cm, just enough to be able to place the hock bar. Place a hanging bar around the hanging string.
– 3. Place the string on the picture frame hardware on the wall and release the bar. Using both hands, unroll Kakejiku completely.
– 4. Walk 3 to 5 feet away from Kakejiku, and make sure it is straight.
*Place Fuchin (a weight to put on the tip of Kakejiku) if necessary.
[How to roll Kakejiku]
Reverse the how to hang steps. First take Kakejiku off from the wall using the bar.
When storing, make sure to hold the tassels horizontally.
Place the paper for the top part of Kakejiku
– 1. Roll Kakejiku softly by holding the tip. Make sure not to roll too tight as it may result in creating curls and wrinkles.
– 2. After rolling Kakejiku up, place the string in the center of Kakejiku and wrap three times.
– 3. Hold down the string that is hanging. Place it under the cord and pull upwards.
– 4. Place the pulled string under the cord to tighten it. Do not tighten by making a knot as it will affect the surface area of Kakejiku.
– 5. Store in a box.
*If your Kakejiku comes in a box of paulownia wood, you will find a compartment inside. Place Kakejiku in the larger compartment of the box, and make sure the top of Kakejiku is facing up in the smaller compartment.
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[FreeShipping-Worldwide] The standard shipping for this item is EMS (with tracking & insurance). You can receivethe item about in 2-5 days worldwide. Please make sure to select ‘Standard shipping’ when you order. *Please doNOT select ‘Expedited’.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a brand new arts and crafts item that was carefully created by a traditional Japanese artist. – This is not an antique product. – It is not a one of a kind only production. – It may take time (a few weeks) from your order to shipping. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. – As this product is made individually by hand, design, size, color or design may be slightly different from the sample picture. We hope you enjoyed the uniqueness of this product.
Kakejiku (Japanese Hanging Scroll): In Japan, Kakejiku has been used for special occasions and for cherishing the changing of seasons. Kakejiku plays an important role of welcoming guests as well as delivering a new season’s arrival or decollating a day-to-day life style. Kakejiku adds beautiful colors to any rooms, stores, business and events and is considered something that brings a great atmosphere.
Bamboo and Zen language: The combination of bamboo and sparrow is a very traditional Japanese painting. Bamboo represents a strong life and steady growth as it withstands the wind and harsh weather and as it grows very fast and straight. Sparrow represents fertility, steady crops and family safety. The serenity of bamboo, loveliness of sparrow and the static and drastic created by those two items would nicely decorate your alcove.
PRODUCT INFO: Country: Japan, Grade: Standard, Artist (Craftsman): RYOHEI KIMURA, Size: W47 * H190 cm (W18.5 * H74.8 inc), Weight: about 465 g/16.4 oz, Material: Paper, Fuchin (a weight to put on the tip of Kakejiku): Pottery / Ceramic, Box: – Paulownia Wood – Comes with a note of authenticity – Box, Weight: about 685 g/24.16 oz
