Tokyo Art Gallery ISHIHARA - Japanese Hanging Scroll - Kakejiku : Camellia/Tsubaki - with Paulownia Wood Box - Japan Imported [Standard ship by EMS (Expedited) : with Tracking & Insurance]

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How to unpack and hang Kakejiku properly [How to unpack and hang Kakejiku] - 1. Unroll the string and unwrap the paper. Hold the tassels to the opposite sides first so they hang straight down. - 2. Unroll Kakejiku for about 60 cm, just enough to be able to place the hock bar. Place a hanging bar around the hanging string. - 3. Place the string on the picture frame hardware on the wall and release the bar. Using both hands, unroll Kakejiku completely. - 4. Walk 3 to 5 feet away from Kakejiku, and make sure it is straight. *Place Fuchin (a weight to put on the tip of Kakejiku) if necessary. [How to roll Kakejiku] Reverse the how to hang steps. First take Kakejiku off from the wall using the bar. When storing, make sure to hold the tassels horizontally. Place the paper for the top part of Kakejiku - 1. Roll Kakejiku softly by holding the tip. Make sure not to roll too tight as it may result in creating curls and wrinkles. - 2. After rolling Kakejiku up, place the string in the center of Kakejiku and wrap three times. - 3. Hold down the string that is hanging. Place it under the cord and pull upwards. - 4. Place the pulled string under the cord to tighten it. Do not tighten by making a knot as it will affect the surface area of Kakejiku. - 5. Store in a box. *If your Kakejiku comes in a box of paulownia wood, you will find a compartment inside. Place Kakejiku in the larger compartment of the box, and make sure the top of Kakejiku is facing up in the smaller compartment.