Our ambition is to pass on the beautiful senses of the Japanese to the next generation by paying attention to the quality and detail of materials.
"Hyogu is costume..."
We relate picture mounts (Hyogu) to costumes when explaining about its function. Nihonga paintings are often made of fragile materials such as silk and hand-made paper. The empty spaces in the paintings are considered to be an important aspect of the painting, and special glue called >>"Nikawa" is used to settle the paint. These factors also contribute to the fragility of these paintings.
Therefore, "Hyogu" plays the role of bringing out the good features of the painting, and protecting the painting from continuous exposure to fluctuating air conditions in order to keep the painting in its best condition for display and storage.
Keiichi SEINO "Haku-Bai Zu (A Picture of White Plum)" |
