SHODO SAKUHIN HOZON
Because Calligraphy Works Are Precious, Proper Preservation Matters
Calligraphy works are deeply personal creations that deserve careful preservation.
We offer a comprehensive range of preservation supplies, including hanshi folders, paper files, paulownia boxes for scroll storage, insect-repelling incense, and traditional wrapping paper (tatou).
These items support safe storage, long-term protection, and easy handling of important works.
Preservation Supplies and Proper Storage Methods
Paper is highly sensitive to its environment, and improper storage may lead to mold, discoloration, or insect damage.
Using appropriate preservation tools helps protect works over time, allows for safe transport, and keeps them in viewable condition.
At Shoyu Online, we introduce carefully selected items for preserving valuable practice pieces, finished works, and hanging scrolls.
Paulownia Boxes for Long-Term Preservation
Paulownia boxes are highly regarded for long-term storage due to their light weight, fire resistance, humidity control, and natural insect-repellent properties.
Storing calligraphy works in a paulownia box helps maintain their condition for many years.
For extended storage, we recommend using insect-repelling incense specifically designed for mounting to prevent damage.
Files for Reviewing Finished and Corrected Works
Works you wish to review, study, or keep as references can be neatly organized in files.
Options are available for hanshi-sized works and postcard-sized pieces.
For decorative papers or works you prefer not to fold, paper tubes are recommended.
Storage Boxes for Multiple Candidate Works
When you have many candidate pieces, folding them uniformly and storing them in a dedicated storage box is convenient and efficient.
Selecting a box that matches the size of your works helps keep them organized and protected.
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Paulownia Boxes: Ideal for Scroll Preservation
After displaying and enjoying important calligraphy or paintings, careful preservation ensures they can be appreciated for years to come.
Paulownia wood has long been used in Japan to store clothing and valuables because it is lightweight yet strong, resistant to humidity changes, fire, and decay, and naturally insect-repellent.
When storing scrolls, use insect-repelling incense made specifically for mounting; camphor or naphthalene may damage artworks.
Choose a paulownia box that properly fits the size of your scrolls.
Protective Wrapping Paper “Tatou”
A Preservation Method Utilizing the Qualities of Washi
Washi has been an essential part of Japanese life for centuries, valued for its strength, flexibility, and breathability.
Tatou (tatougami) is traditional folded washi used to wrap and store garments and tools, such as kimono stored in paulownia chests.
Washi naturally regulates humidity—absorbing moisture in humid seasons and releasing it in dry conditions—while remaining highly breathable.
Because calligraphy and painting works are sensitive to environmental changes, wrapping them carefully in tatou provides a safe and effective preservation method.
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