Inside a traditional Japanese house, one of the decorative elements displayed within the tokonoma alcove is a hanging scroll, kakemono or kakejiku.
Kakejiku is a paper painting or calligraphy, stick on a silk fabric, so that the scroll can easily be rolled and stored. Kakejiku are often assorted with ikebana floral arrangements, creating a very simple but powerful interior decor…
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