Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Kakemono

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Kakemono

掛物掛け物掛軸
alternative words: Kakejiku
keywords: art , thing
related topics: Heian period , Muromachi period , Tokonoma , Japanese calligraphy
related web sites: http://kakejikudou.web.fc2.com
explanation: Picture put on a luxurious role paper and admired while vertically hung on the wall. Introduced during Heian period to Japan as a practical mean to represent Buddhist figures, it had become a medium for any pictures or calligraphy thanks to a development of "tokonoma" in Muromachi period. Being easily interchangeable following a seasonal change, it has become very popular in traditional houses. Don't confuse with "makimono" which should be scrolled horizontally.