Design your own hanging scroll from scratch

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　table of contents

1. Advantages of custom-made production
2. “Custom-made hanging scroll” service introduction
3. Hanging scroll manufacturing flow
4. Production period for hanging scrolls

Introduction

Hanging scrolls, which symbolize traditional Japanese beauty, are highly valued interior items even today. In particular, custom-made hanging scrolls are popular as souvenirs and gifts because you can incorporate your own original design into them.

However, when requesting the production of a hanging scroll,

• “Where should I start?”
  
• “I don’t know how to choose a design”

I think there are many people who are worried about this. In this article, we will introduce Bes Kakeji, a service that allows you to easily order hanging scrolls with original designs, for those who have such concerns.

1. Advantages of custom-made production 

The biggest appeal of custom-made hanging scrolls is that, unlike general commercially available items, they allow each customer’s wishes to be made into reality. It has the following advantages:

• Free design:
  In addition to adding your name, motto, or special message, you can freely choose every detail, including the font, design, materials such as paper and cloth, color, and size. This allows you to create a completely original hanging scroll that is not available in ready-made products.

• The perfect gift:
  It is very popular as a heartfelt gift for special occasions, such as birthdays, weddings, housewarmings, 60th birthdays, and other milestones in life, as well as a token of gratitude for someone who has taken care of you. You can create a gift that conveys your feelings because you can customize the content to suit the recipient and purpose.

• Fusion of tradition and modernity:
  While preserving the traditional Japanese culture of hanging scrolls, incorporating modern designs and themes creates value as new works of art. A hanging scroll that combines traditional beauty and modern sensibilities will add a unique accent to your space.

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2. “Custom-made hanging scroll” service introduction  

　・What is custom-made production “Bes Kakeji”?

“Bes Kakeji” is a one-of-a-kind gift that combines Japan’s traditional naming book culture with modern custom-made technology. The biggest appeal is that you can freely specify everything from size, color, paper quality, to the details of the design, and the ability to create exactly what the customer wants is the most attractive feature.

What’s more, since each piece is painstakingly crafted by skilled mounting craftsmen and calligraphers, the quality is guaranteed. A craftsman specializing in hanging scroll production is involved in the production, and it is possible to create an original design from the production of the work to the selection of the scroll mounting, which is unique to fully made-to-order.

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　◼︎ Benefits of using Bes Kakeji

When considering custom-made hanging scrolls, you may have concerns such as “I don’t have the specialized knowledge,” “I don’t know how to ask,” and “I’m not sure if I can convey my image well.” At Bes Kakeji, we have the following support system to eliminate your concerns and help you create your ideal hanging scroll.

• Comprehensive support from dedicated personnel:
  Our experienced staff will carefully listen to your vague image and requests, and then propose a concrete design proposal. Please feel free to contact us even if you have no specialized knowledge.

• Completely free customization:
  You can freely select and customize every detail, not only the content of the calligraphy and design, but also the size of the hanging scroll, the material (Japanese paper, silk, etc.) for the main paper (the part on which the calligraphy is written), the color and pattern of the cover (surrounding fabric), and the design of the tip of the scroll.

• Fusion of tradition and innovation:
  By preserving the traditional hand-crafted techniques of skilled craftsmen while actively incorporating modern production techniques and new materials, we are able to create works that are innovative and highly designed, going beyond the framework of traditional hanging scrolls.

　◼︎ Selectable production plans

customer’sDepending on your budget and wishesYou can choose from the following three plans.

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3. Production flow of custom-made hanging scrolls 

At Bes Kakeji, we produce custom-made hanging scrolls that reflect our customers’ wishes and images using the following steps. It is easy to understand even for those who are custom-made a hanging scroll for the first time, and our dedicated staff will support you, so you can place your order with confidence.

　1. Hearing and design meeting 
At Bes Kakeji, we first carefully listen to our customers’ wishes. We will decide on the direction of the design together by listening to your specific image, such as what kind of theme or message you would like to convey in the hanging scroll, and whether you would like a traditional design or a modern style. Please contact us here regarding your preferences regarding size, material, and color.

　2. Design proposal 
Based on the interviews, a dedicated person in charge will create an original design proposal. It is possible to incorporate a variety of expression methods such as calligraphy, ink painting, and contemporary art. We also support detailed customization, such as the type of paper, the cloth used to wrap the scroll, and the color and design of the border.

　3. Material selection 
We have a wide selection of traditional Japanese materials such as washi paper and silk. The important factors that affect the texture and finish of a hanging scroll are the types of paper and cloth, as well as the fabric used to wrap the scroll and the color and design of the edges.

　4. Start of production – Handmade by highly skilled craftsmen 
Once the design is finalized, Bes Kakeji’s affiliated craftsmen begin producing the hanging scroll. Skilled craftsmen carefully perform all steps by hand, from drawing the letters and patterns to binding the paper, attaching the edges, and finishing the hanging scroll, creating an original work just for you. We use a production process that combines traditional techniques and modern methods to create high-quality pieces with particular attention to detail.

　5. Completion/Delivery 
Once production is complete, the product will be delivered after final confirmation. Delivery time is usually about 2 to 4 weeks after the design is confirmed, but we may be able to accommodate urgent delivery, so please contact us if necessary. The completed hanging scroll will be a one-of-a-kind, special piece of work that is filled with the customer’s commitment.

At Bes Kakeji, we provide a support system and reliable technology to produce original hanging scrolls, while being close to the wishes of our customers.

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4. Production period for custom-made hanging scrolls 

Bes Kakeji’s custom-made hanging scrolls are carefully crafted according to the customer’s requests, so it takes a certain amount of time to produce them. The normal production period is approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the design is finalized.

If you have a particularly particular design or use special materials, it may take longer than usual. However, we may be able to respond flexibly to urgent requests, so please feel free to contact us if you need it.

[Estimated production period]
・Basic design/material hanging scroll: Approximately 2 weeks
・Original design with a lot of customization: Approximately 3 to 4 weeks

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 Finally 

By adding modern designs and unique messages to traditional hanging scrolls, we create the ideal hanging scroll that our customers envision. Our dedicated staff will carefully support you from material selection to design consultation to completion, so even first-time customers can feel at ease.

If you want to display it as a special interior decoration or make an original hanging scroll as a souvenir or gift, please take advantage of Bes Kakeji’s custom-made hanging scroll service. Please feel free to contact us and let’s work together to create your very own hanging scroll.