Discover the art of kakejiku in Tokyo. Create personalized Japanese scrolls using traditional materials. Unveil the secrets of this ancient craft.
- reboot - コワーキング / シェアオフィス / シェアアトリエ - Write calligraphy or paint a picture, and then turn it into a traditional Japanese “kakejiku” (hanging scroll). As a kakejiku, it will beautifully decorate your home and last for over 100 years. By transforming your handmade artwork into a kakejiku, you can deeply experience Japanese culture.
Founded in 1936, we have been offering traditional crafts for over 80 years. Calligraphy and painting with brush and ink provide a uniquely Japanese experience. Kakejiku embody over 1000 years of techniques refined for beauty and preservation, resulting in a masterpiece of wabi-sabi just for you.
You will choose between making an authentic kakejiku(hanging scroll) and simple magnetic tapestry.
You will be able to take home with you the item you made on the same day.
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Would you like to experience the seamless integration of Japanese culture by creating calligraphy or sumi-e paintings and turning them into a kakejiku (hanging scroll)? By using this traditional technique, you can display them for over 100 years. The hanging scroll will be a wonderful memory from your trip to Japan.
You will use real ink and brushes for calligraphy and sumi-e. You will also learn about the history and function of kakejiku. Experience the meticulous process of mounting paper on silk backing, and finely trimming it to match the scroll. Using traditional materials like washi paper, silk, and bamboo, you can create your own unique kakejiku with calligraphy and sumi-e.
Unlock the secrets of Japanese scroll making, inspire your artistic sensibility, and create lasting memories on this extraordinary cultural journey into Japanese artistic heritage.
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