Red Plum Blossoms with Warbler Kakejiku Hanging Scroll
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This hanging scroll presents the classic theme of red plum blossoms with a bush warbler. Strong, sweeping branches extend across the scene, their tips crowned with finely detailed crimson blooms. Perched on one limb, a single warbler gazes into the distance, its quiet presence evoking the feeling of waiting for spring’s first arrival.
In Japanese culture, the plum is cherished as an early herald of the season. It blooms while winter still lingers, and for that reason, it has long stood for resilience, patience, and the fulfillment of hopes. The bush warbler—admired for its pure, clear song—has its own auspicious meaning, too. Its call is traditionally welcomed as a sign that spring has truly arrived.
The mounting fabric features round floral medallions. The circle holds special symbolic weight in Japan, representing wholeness, harmony, and boundless growth. Even the sound of the word en (circle) suggests good fortune in human connections, happy ties, supportive relationships, and marital harmony, making this scroll especially suitable as a wedding gift or a heartfelt gesture for someone you wish well.
The artist, Fujita Maho, was born in 1976 in Aichi Prefecture and is a member of the Bokusai-kai (Ink and Color Painting Association). Known for portraits, animals, and bird-and-flower subjects, she has held many solo exhibitions. Her work is praised for its delicate brushwork and quietly lyrical approach to nature, offering a contemporary refinement to a timeless motif.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size |
L 190 cm (74.8 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) [Scroll rod length] 43.5 cm (17.1 in) |
| Weight | 340 g (12 oz) |
| Material |
[Main work] Washi paper [Fabric mount] Cotton [Scroll rod] Wood [Scroll rod ends] Ceramic |
| Package Type | Wooden box |
Maker / Brand
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.
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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.
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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.
