Sparrows and Bamboo with Calligraphy Kakejiku Hanging Scroll

Quiet scenery and Zen words resonate with one another in this hanging scroll, leaving the space with a calm, lingering afterglow. The striking circle at the top of the composition is rendered as a symbol of a “window.” Beyond it, the world seems to open outward, so that when the scroll is hung, it can feel as though an additional window has appeared within the room.

Near the window, two sparrows perch on a bamboo branch. They look almost as if they’re exchanging words, lending the entire work a gentle presence. In Japanese culture, sparrows have long been regarded as auspicious motifs, associated with family safety and the flourishing of descendants. Bamboo, depicted alongside them, is another traditional emblem of good fortune: rooted deep in the earth and growing straight, joint by joint, it signifies resilient vitality and steady growth. Together, bamboo and sparrows form a classic, well-loved pairing in auspicious Japanese imagery.

At the center is the Zen phrase “Every Day is a Good Day,” often understood as a reminder to live each day with care. The calligraphy is painted with ink mixed with metallic pigment; as it dries, a soft gold sheen gradually surfaces. The effect shifts with the angle of light, offering a changing expression and a different mood over time.

The artist, Kimura Ryohei, is a Japanese-style painter from Kagoshima Prefecture, born in 1958. Now based in Gifu, he continues to pursue expression through washi paper and bokusaiga (ink-and-color painting), working with motifs such as birds and flowers, landscapes, and figures as a member of the Bokusai-kai (Ink and Color Painting Association)

Arte Kaitakudo

Fundada en Gifu, una región famosa por su rico Mino papel washi patrimonio, Kaitakudo Art ha estado elaborando KakejikuPergaminos colgantes japoneses, con más de cincuenta años de experiencia. Su trabajo cuenta con el apoyo de artesanos expertos, incluyendo especialistas de primer nivel certificados a nivel nacional en montaje de arte tradicional, quienes emplean técnicas ancestrales. Desde la planificación y el montaje hasta la venta al público, supervisan todo el proceso internamente, garantizando una calidad constante en cada paso. 

Preservando la tradición, continúan explorando nuevas posibilidades para el kakejiku, desarrollando estilos que se adaptan a los interiores modernos y compartiendo la belleza del arte japonés con el mundo.

Rollos colgantes de Kakejiku

Auténticos rollos colgantes japoneses, conocidos como Kakejiku o kakemonoSon una parte preciada del patrimonio cultural japonés. Más que una simple decoración, reflejan sentimientos personales y marcan el cambio de estaciones.

Tradicionalmente se exhibe en un tokonoma Estos pergaminos, ideales para espacios interiores y exteriores, también se adaptan a espacios modernos gracias a su forma ligera y enrollable, lo que facilita su almacenamiento y cambio para diferentes ocasiones. Ya sean adornados con delicadas pinturas o La caligrafía, un kakejiku, ofrece una conexión atemporal con el arte japonés y aporta una belleza tranquila a cualquier habitación.