Kingfisher Under The Tree Kakejiku Hanging Scroll

This hanging scroll features a kingfisher, a motif traditionally linked to the summer season. The Japanese reverence for the changing seasons is deeply embedded in artistic expression, and this work beautifully captures the essence of summer through elegant brushwork.

The composition centers on a lone kingfisher resting silently on a wooden post, its gaze fixed on the water below. Celebrated for its striking plumage, the bird is known in Japanese as hisui, meaning jade, and is emblematic of summer’s vibrant energy.

Although small in size, the bird stands out with its bright blue head. Known for its sharp hunting skills, the kingfisher is often seen as a symbol of focus and success. Above, soft-toned maple leaves in blue and green arc gently across the upper canvas, adding a sense of coolness and visual depth to the composition. 

Fujita Maho, born in 1976 in Aichi Prefecture, is a member of the Nippon Suibokuga Art Association. She specializes in portraits, animals, and flower-and-bird compositions, and has held numerous solo exhibitions. Her works are admired for their delicate brushwork and serene portrayals of nature.

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.