Cherry Blossoms at Mount Fuji Kakejiku Hanging Scroll

This elegant kakejiku hanging scroll, crafted by Fujita Shunsui, beautifully captures the fleeting splendor of cherry blossoms set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Fuji, vividly bringing to life the cherry blossoms at their peak with delicate petals rendered in fine brushwork. Complementing this vibrant display, Mount Fuji is depicted in gentle golden tones that highlight its grandeur and mystical beauty, resulting in a harmonious and striking piece of art.

The cherry blossom, Japan's national flower, is cherished both domestically and internationally for its fleeting beauty and the ephemeral nature of its petals. This resonates with the Japanese aesthetic of wabi sabi, which finds beauty in impermanence and imperfection, further enhancing its popularity. Meanwhile, Mount Fuji, celebrated as Japan's tallest mountain, is steeped in legends that speak to themes of eternal youth and long life.

This scroll not only serves as an exquisite piece of art but also heralds the arrival of spring. When displayed, it brings a sense of renewal and springtime into any room. It is carefully preserved, rolled around a scroll rod and housed in a beautiful paulownia wood box.

Fujita Maho, born in 1976 in Aichi Prefecture, is a celebrated suibokuga (ink wash painting) painter and a member of the Nippon Suibokuga Art Association. Renowned for expertise in portraits, animal paintings, and flower-and-bird paintings, the artist has held numerous solo exhibitions. The harmony of nature and art is masterfully conveyed through the work.

Kaitakudo Art

Founded in Gifu, a region renowned for its rich Mino washi heritage, Kaitakudo Art has been crafting kakejiku, Japanese hanging scrolls, for over fifty years. Their work is supported by skilled artisans, including nationally certified first-grade specialists in traditional art mounting who uphold time-honored techniques. From planning and mounting to retail, they oversee the entire process in-house, ensuring consistent quality at every step. 

While preserving tradition, they continue to explore new possibilities for kakejiku—developing styles that suit modern interiors and sharing the beauty of Japanese art with the world.

Kakejiku Hanging Scrolls

Japanese hanging scrolls, known as kakejiku or kakemono, are a traditional form of Japanese wall art that has been cherished for over a thousand years. Featuring Japanese calligraphy, seasonal motifs, or paintings, each scroll is crafted with refined techniques that reflect the beauty of nature and culture.

Versatile and timeless, they can be displayed in homes, tea rooms, or modern interiors, and are often referred to as picture scrolls or Japanese scrolls. Their lightweight form makes them easy to roll, store, and rotate with the season or occasion. As an enduring expression of Japanese wall art, hanging scrolls bring harmony to any space.