{"product_id":"hanging-scroll-hyakunin-isshu-89","title":"Thread of Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese hanging scroll features a classical waka poem from Hyakunin Isshu—One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each—one of Japan’s most beloved anthologies of poetry. The poem was written by Princess Shikishi, a noblewoman of the Heian period (12th century).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“If my life must end, let it end.\u003cbr\u003eFor if I continue to live,\u003cbr\u003ethe strength to keep my love hidden\u003cbr\u003emay begin to fade.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poem begins “Tama no o yo,” originally referring to a cord used to string precious jewels, here used as a metaphor for the thread that binds soul and body—a poetic expression for life itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting portrays an elegant court lady dressed in beautiful layered kimono, reflecting the refined world of Heian-period aristocratic culture. The figure evokes the quiet intensity of a love that must remain unspoken—a theme often expressed in the poetry of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scroll is mounted in a deep purple textile echoing the color of the woman’s outer kimono, decorated with patterns of golden folding fans. A surrounding layer of soft pale pink fabric adds another graceful layer reminiscent of her kimono, quietly drawing the whole design together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModestly sized, this hanging scroll works beautifully as Japanese wall art, harmonizing well with modern interiors as well as spaces inspired by Japanese aesthetics. It offers a way to bring the beauty and emotional depth of Japan’s classical poetic culture into everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also makes a thoughtful gift—whether as a piece of Japanese cultural art or as a meaningful gesture inspired by the timeless language of waka poetry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.7434%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.9051%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.7434%;\"\u003eArtist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.9051%;\"\u003eNoriko Kakami\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.7434%;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.9051%;\"\u003e55 × 32 cm (22 × 13 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.7434%;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.9051%;\"\u003eComes in a paper storage box suitable for safe storage and gift giving.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"JIKU WORKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47135564366002,"sku":"014","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/0065\/9634\/files\/1-hyakunin-isshu-89-scroll-front.jpg?v=1772360870","url":"https:\/\/jikuworks.gifukakejiku.com\/en-int\/products\/hanging-scroll-hyakunin-isshu-89","provider":"JIKU WORKS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}