What are Japanese scrolls?

Japanese scrolls are commonly called kakejiku, which means “hanging scroll” in English. Japanese scrolls are used to display paintings and calligraphy, and they boast a flexible backing for rollable storage. You can shop a collection of authentic Japanese scrolls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I hang a Japanese scroll?

To hang a Japanese wall scroll, first install a nail or hook in the wall. Then, hold the screen in your non-dominant hand and use a forked bamboo stick or similar implement to grip the string attached to the top. Using the stick, lift the scroll onto the hook. Then, slowly unroll the scroll. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese wall scrolls.

What is the name for a Japanese silk robe?

A Japanese silk robe is also known as a kimono, sometimes also called a wafuku or a gofuku. Traditionally these brilliantly colored robes are actually layered dresses that fold across the front and are held together with a cloth belt called an obi. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary kimonos from top sellers around the world.

How can I spot a Japanese silk painting?

A Japanese silk painting is identifiable by its depictions of everyday life and scenes that are abundant with detail. The red seal or chop can also help you determine the artist of the piece. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Japanese silk paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Silk Japanese Scrolls

Meiji Silk

Meiji Period Japanese Screen

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Vintage Japanese Scroll print silk kimono Boho jacket

Unavailable

W 50 in L 34 in

Vintage Japanese Scroll print silk kimono Boho jacket

Located in Boston, MA

Circa: 1910-1920 Place of Origin: Japan Material: Silk Condition: Very good Gray-ground printed all silk kimono is hand-sewn and handmade in Japan. Some shading unsure if it's origin...

Materials

Materials

Steel

Zabihi Collection Tribal Square Antique Gabbeh Rug

$10,000

W 88 in L 91 in

Zabihi Collection Tribal Square Antique Gabbeh Rug

Located in New York, NY

rare square shaped tribal Persian Gabbeh rug from the 2nd quarter of the 20th century. The signature reads "order by reza" and dated 1940 in farsi. It must have been custom made duri...

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20th Century Tribal More Carpets

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Wool

Original Teak Wood Caprani Table Lamp, 1980s, Denmark

$1,598

H 20.48 in Dm 15.75 in

Original Teak Wood Caprani Table Lamp, 1980s, Denmark

By Caprani Light AS

Located in Værløse, DK

Teak Wood Table Lamp made by Mads Caprani in the 1980s. * Z-shaped table lamp in bend teak-wood with an off-white fabric shade * Manufacturer: Caprani Light A/S Denmark * Year: 198...

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

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Fabric, Bentwood, Teak

$3,400Sale Price|29% Off

H 66 in W 139.5 in D 0.5 in

Japanese Edo Six Panel Screen Yoshitsune and Benkei

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Spectacular 19th century Japanese late Edo period six-panel byobu screen depicting Yoshitsune and Benkei, two heroes of Japanese folklore. Crafted in ink and natural color pigments o...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash

$1,675

H 30.52 in W 33.08 in D 19.69 in

Elegant Italian Small Desk in Ash

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Writing desk, ash, brass, formica, Italy, 1950s Very elegant desk made in Italy in the 1950s. The framework is executed in ash. The upper part of this piece is made from ash veneer,...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Arne Norell Inca Easy Chairs, 1970s

$22,735 / set

$7,600Sale Price|58% Off

H 69 in W 113 in D 0.5 in

Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen with Koi, Iris, & Turtles

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unusual Japanese Four Panel Garden Screen, Mint Condition Japan, a superb four-panel silk screen byobu depicting a panoramic garden replete with koi, turtles, Iris nestled near a w...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Silk

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Silk Japanese Scrolls For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of silk Japanese scrolls available for sale. The range of distinct silk Japanese scrolls — often made from fabric, silk and paper — can elevate any home. Silk Japanese scrolls have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of silk Japanese scrolls to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco silk Japanese scrolls are of considerable interest. Silk Japanese scrolls have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Kano Ansen Takanobu and Kobayashi Kahaku are consistently popular.

How Much are Silk Japanese Scrolls?

Prices for silk Japanese scrolls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, silk Japanese scrolls begin at $88 and can go as high as $85,852, while the average can fetch as much as $1,053.

Questions About Silk Japanese Scrolls

What are Japanese scrolls?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Japanese scrolls are commonly called kakejiku, which means “hanging scroll” in English. Japanese scrolls are used to display paintings and calligraphy, and they boast a flexible backing for rollable storage. You can shop a collection of authentic Japanese scrolls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I hang a Japanese scroll?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To hang a Japanese wall scroll, first install a nail or hook in the wall. Then, hold the screen in your non-dominant hand and use a forked bamboo stick or similar implement to grip the string attached to the top. Using the stick, lift the scroll onto the hook. Then, slowly unroll the scroll. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Japanese wall scrolls.
What is the name for a Japanese silk robe?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Japanese silk robe is also known as a kimono, sometimes also called a wafuku or a gofuku. Traditionally these brilliantly colored robes are actually layered dresses that fold across the front and are held together with a cloth belt called an obi. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary kimonos from top sellers around the world.
How can I spot a Japanese silk painting?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Japanese silk painting is identifiable by its depictions of everyday life and scenes that are abundant with detail. The red seal or chop can also help you determine the artist of the piece. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted Japanese silk paintings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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