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Japanese Hanging Scroll
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 JAPANESE JIKU KAKEJIKU HANGING SCROLL  US $129.95
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 A japanese hanging scroll by RYUUN KUSANO US $160.00
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 A japanese hanging scroll by BEISAI KUBOTA US $35.00
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 A japanese hanging scroll by EISHU KATO US $60.00
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 A japanese hanging scroll by KUNICHIKA TOYOHARA US $45.00
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 A japanese hanging scroll by SOFU US $75.00
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 A japanese hanging scroll by KIYOHIKO ISHIKAWA US $100.00
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 A japanese hanging scroll by SEIDOU US $40.00
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 A japanese hanging scroll by SHIGETOMI MURATA US $40.00
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 A japanese hanging scroll by KYOUKEI US $35.00
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 A japanese hanging scroll by SETTEI US $50.00
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 Chinese or Japanese hanging Painting & Scroll US $10.50
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 FROM JAPAN JAPANESE HANDPAINTING SILK HANGING SCROLL 2 CRANE & TORTOISE SIGNED US $45.00
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 #029 ~Shojo the legendary animal of China~ japanese antique hanging scroll US $9.99
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The span of Chinese culture traverses 6,000 years, and the history of Chinese art is almost as long. The art of Chinese painting can be thought to begin with the Chinese written language, because Chinese characters began as simple pictures (or pictographs) thousands of years ago. These have evolved into the Chinese characters seen today. The technique of 'painting' those original pictographs naturally flowed into more detailed depictions of landscapes. The same utensils, round pointed brushes made from either goat hair or wolf hair are still used in traditional Chinese painting today. Painting and calligraphy were the two most highly prized arts in the courts of the nobles in ancient China, with calligraphy considered the purest form of art. Writings of famous calligraphers were mounted on scrolls and hung on walls.
The hand painted scroll is one example of how art was used to communicate in ancient China. The format used for Chinese paintings varied widely over time. Massive wall paintings, free-standing screens, horizontal and vertical scrolls, were some of the formats used. The horizontal hand scroll unrolled from right to left, giving the viewer a chance to look at one segment at a time. The horizontal hand scroll was like a picture story book, and lead to the shorter vertical hanging scroll.
Silk was usually used to make scrolls until the invention of paper, traditionally thought to have been invented in China in the first century A..D. Silk is not very absorbent, which led to the practice of slow and deliberate application of paint and ink. Early paper was made from a variety of substances such as rice straw, bark, reeds, bamboo, etc. These early papers were more absorbent and led to more spontaneously created paintings. Most modern wall scrolls are painted on Xuan paper, also known as rice paper. A wooden dowel is attached to the bottom of the scroll to prevent it from rolling up, and a thin piece of wood with a cord is placed at the top to hang the scroll from. Some scrolls have silk backing or edges on them, but few are actually painted on silk.
Vertical hanging scrolls were suspended on walls and gave the viewer an opportunity to get close up and examine the details of the painting, and to back up and take in the entire picture. Scrolls were taken down periodically, with different scrolls replacing them. The Chinese have long thought of a magical link between mankind and the landscape, so many of the early hanging scrolls were landscapes, with other subjects added over the years.
A Chinese painting is judged on how the theme of the painting balances with the rest of the picture, and the feelings it evokes. The subject matter itself is sometimes secondary. Chinese scroll paintings are wondrous creations of art, full of meaning, and give joy to the eye and soul. When you view a hand painted Chinese scroll you view thousands of years of history, practice, and artistry.
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Oriental Decor
If you are looking to make your home more calming, you may want to consider an oriental décor style. Oriental décor can be described as mystical and meditative. People use oriental styles to decorate palaces and temples to simple homes across the world. There are many elements that represent the diverse style. Natural materials such as bamboo are common. Craftsmanship of furniture, ornaments, and textiles are impressive. Distinctive lacquer work and batik are widespread.
Walls are typically understated. Plain colors such as white, beige, and tan are popular. In some cases you will also find a rich color like jade, which will offer a nice contrast. To obtain this look, try a creating texture on the walls with a faux treatment. You can add contrast by placing furniture and accessories in the room in the appropriate colors of your choice. Make your walls a focal point. Spice them up by hanging wallpaper with motifs of pagodas, flying cranes, bridges, or waves in separate panels. Use screens to divide rooms or space within a room, and to create a wall.
Floors are very plain. Create this look with wood planks, stone, or terra cotta flooring. Use small matted rugs made with natural fibers like jute, coir, or sisal with bounded borders outlined with black linen or brocade.
Less is more when it comes to furniture. Use long benches, plain stools, large floor cushion and large coffee tables should be as close to the ground as possible. Furniture should be made from tropical hardwoods and hand carved teak or bamboo. Use black lacquer to add drama to the piece. To keep in line with the traditional Chinese style, use richer colors like cinnabar red, yellow, crimson, vermillion and olive green. Oriental storage cabinets and chest are solid, rectangular forms with inventive detailing and workmanship. The Japanese futon epitomize simplicity and comfort and can be used as a bed or a sofa.
Window treatments are usually made of hemp, cotton, wool and silk. Plant extracts are used to dye the fabrics blue or other natural colors. Wooden blinds, shutters, and bamboo can be used as an alternative to drapes. One distinct oriental pattern is batik. Batik textile is created by applying wax to stop the dye from saturating cotton material which creates an intricate pattern. Silk embroidery is also popular, especially with scrolled floral images or animal images such as tigers and cranes. Keep all of this in mind when you are designing your oriental décor.
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BUDDHISTS: A Japanese friend of mine wants to bring me a symbol of her Buddhist faith. What should she bring?
My friend from Japan is coming to visit me and she wants to bring me a gift about Japanese Buddhism. She has asked me to recommend something but I don't know enough about the culture. Is there anything that is distinctively Japanese and yet Buddhist like a kind of wall hanging or scroll or something? Thanks
I agree with Mary Contrary- a Mala, known in Japanese as Juzu or (more respectfully) Ojuzu. There are slight differences between the Ojuzus used by different schools of Buddhism so it can be a little more personal by being the type her group uses. You can buy them enough places that it would not be inconvenient for her, there are a wide range of prices so you aren't likely to restrict her to more than she was considering paying.
To see what they look like, see
http://www.altavista.com/image/results?itag=ody&q=Ojuzu&kgs=1&kls=0
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