No. 23 The Two Cranes

A calligraphy scroll dedicated to illustrating a famous Haiku by Kobayashi Issa from 1803:

Also a year older
The crane flies down...
A field

Kakemonos - usually placed in a niche as one enters the house [ t o k o n o m a ] - are meant to encourage one towards reflection on the current season and introspection as well - perhaps before savouring a cup of tea.

The scroll is handpainted and handwritten with ink and entirely handmade.

Dimensions: 28cmW x 59cmH