DeAngelis Last Name Kakejiku

 

This was an order from the Salt Lake Nihon Matsuri. It took about a month and 1 week to finish the scroll. The customer wanted the scroll that had their last name DeAngelis as an anniversary gift. This is the last of this Crane cloth that I have. The crane is a symbol of a good, long lasting marriage in Japanese culture. Very appropriate. The calligraphy was done by my wife Yoshimi "Ryugyoku" Maples. It is finished with ivory plastic jikusaki and the Kodai Saniro Hanging string. If you have questions about having a custom scroll made, please contact sales@customjapanesecalligraphy.com or phone/text 801-214-4064.

Flowering Tree Sumie Kakejiku

 

This is a small painting of a Sumie by Daniela Caselli. It looks like plum blossoms to me, but I am unsure. I framed this in a Rinpou Hyougu style, and selected some light green in the Ichimonji cloth and blue, pure silk chuumawashi in order to accentuate a cool feeling to the painting as early spring is typically the time when the plum flowers. The narrow Hashira help to accentuate the painting, and a light khaki mixed silk solid was used for the Ten/Chi.

If you would like a painting or calligraphy mounted please contact sales@customjapanesecalligraphy.com or call or text to 801-214-4064.

Torn Tachi Scroll Repair

Customer asked for a miracle. The photo to the left is a picture of the scroll as I received it from the customer. I was very worried if I could take the scroll apart and remount it with minimal scarring or made to be seen that it was repaired. Customer chose some cloths that are not traditional, but I like the way the scroll turned out. If you look close you can see where the scroll was repaired. If you have a damaged or worn kakejiku, I would love to give you a quote for remounting. See www.customjapanesecalligraphy.com  .email sales@customjapanesecalligraphy.com or phone/text to 801-214-4064

MuGa 無我 (No Self) Kakejiku

 

This Japanese calligraphy was provided by a Buddhist practitioner. Muga means Egoless or no self in English. The deeper meaning would need to be explained by the Roshi themself, as I am not very versed in Buddhist teachings. Because it is a religious piece of work, I recommended that we mount it in the Butsu Hyougu style. It has an ichimonji with a cloud motif, with a small brown suji bordering that and the artwork. It is then surround by a small gold karakusa kinran cloth. Again bordered by the brown suji, and finally the outer cloth. I think it turned out beautifully, and hopes it aids the practitioners in their meditation and other rituals. If you would like a painting or calligraphy mounted please contact to sales@customjapanesecalligraphy.com

5x7 Crane Cloth Tapestry Frame

 A special order from the Nihon Matsuri in Salt Lake City. This is the final piece I have of this cloth. This tapestry frame is holding a blank 5x7 photo. If you would like to order go to www.tapestryframe.com or email to support@tapestryframe.com

Enso Panel Hari

 

This enso was provided by a customer. Very Powerful, beautiful piece. They also provided two calligraphy pieces that are almost completed. I lover the power of this brushed Enso. It has a border of Kinran cloth around the entire piece and a stained wood border.

Family Name Nakai Kakejiku

 This custom wallscroll order was made for a customer in Texas. It is written in the full cursive (sousho) style of calligraphy. This is in a three step style scroll format. It has a gold Ichimonji with a Blue with Gold Flower Arabesque Middle Cloth. The Ten/Chi (top/bottom) cloth is a mixed silk, synthetic cloth. It is finished with a resin ivory looking jikusaki and a light gold hanging string. If you would like a custom wallscroll ordered please contact to sales@customjapanesecalligraphy.com or text 801-214-4064. We also do these types of frames to hold photos which can be purchased at www.tapestryframe.com