The kakejiku is an art which expresses the Japanese aesthetic senses.
The kakejiku has long been used in traditional Japanese events, daily life and so on since ancient times.
As a result, there are various customs of kakejiku in Japan; kakejiku and the life of the Japanese are closely related.
What Is the Kakejiku? The “Kakejiku” is a Japanese hanging scroll; it is a work of painting or calligraphy, which is usually mounted with silk fabric edges on flexible backings.
The kakejiku is intended to be hung against a wall as part of the interior decoration of a room.
The kakejiku is also often hung in martial arts rooms called “Doujou”.
History of the Kakejiku The kakejiku was introduced to Japan during the Heian period, primarily for displaying Buddhist images for religious worship, or as a way to display calligraphy or poetry.
The most important feature of the tokonoma is the display of kakejiku.
Accompanied with the development of tokonoma style, the techniques of painting and mounting were also developed, because the kakejiku was always displayed in the tokonoma.
Sen no Rikyuu mentioned the importance of the kakejiku, so it became extremely popular among people who were fascinated with tea ceremonies.
Before World War 2, and for a while after that war, most Japanese-style paintings were designed to be decorated on kakejiku.
Why Is the Kakejiku Replaced? Why is the kakejiku replaced? The spirit of the tea ceremony, a traditional Japanese art, affects this Japanese custom deeply.
The kakejiku is displayed to express respect for guests indirectly, and is considered the most important tool in a tea ceremony.
The kakejiku developed during the Muromachi era along with the development of tea ceremonies.
As a result, people began to think that it was important to express the formality of the occasions to guests by displaying various kinds of kakejiku.
Of course, many owners have their kakejiku for the purpose of enjoying themselves, and it is also part of fun to show their lovable kakejiku to their guests.
Functionality of the Kakejiku There is a tokonoma alcove in a washitsu, where a kakejiku is displayed.
The Japanese people don’t have a custom of hanging many paintings on the walls inside the room; they usually display a kakejiku only in the tokonoma, and replace it by another depending on the occasions, guests, and seasons.
The kakejiku is rolled up when putting it away, and is opened while displaying it.
The kakejiku is an ideal style; it enables the Japanese people to enjoy their paintings at their best.
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