Moonlit Autumn Leaves Kakejiku Hanging Scroll

In Japan, people have long celebrated the changing seasons, capturing their beauty and traditions through art, poetry, and daily life. Hanging scrolls that portray autumn are especially popular, often showing maple leaves in vivid reds and yellows.

This scroll depicts maple leaves in vivid colors, painted with delicate brushstrokes that capture the spirit of autumn in Japan. The sight of a full moon shining through the branches lends the scene a quiet elegance.

Each leaf is painted with meticulous care, and the brilliant hues of red, orange, and yellow highlight the interplay of light and shadow.

When displayed indoors, the scroll creates the impression of gazing out a window at an autumn night scene. It is a work that brings a sense of calm and makes the passage of the seasons vividly felt.

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.