Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Japanese Scroll of Home Is Where You Live (sumeba miyako) — Calligraphy by Eri Takase

Home Is Where You Live (sumeba miyako)

住めば都
sumeba miyako

12 1/4" W x 43" H Japanese Scroll
by Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Master Takase personally brushes your Japanese scroll when you order. These high-quality Japanese scrolls are imported from Nara Japan and are meant to last generations. Your scroll is shipped within 1-3 business days from Master Takase's studio in Washington State and arrives ready to display.

Each scroll is a personal work of art — not a print — and proudly bears Master Takase's seal and signature. The scroll has silk borders and fine Japanese paper, layered so it hangs straight and will not warp over time.

$180.00

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Description

Home Is Where You Live in Japanese is 住めば都 which is read sumeba miyako

The Japanese proverb sumeba miyako meaning "Home Is Where You Live" is composed of the word 住めば (read sumeba) meaning "if (you) live" from the verb 住む (read sumu) meaning "live; reside" and the word (read miyako) meaning "capital (city)". The idea being that wherever you live, the place becomes the most important place in the word.

sumeba miyako is perfect for a housewarming gift, especially for someone living in a new area. This is a great reminder that no matter how different the place, it will become home.

About The Art: This beautiful hand brushed scroll by Master Takase is personally created at the time of your order and proudly bears her seal and signature. We exclusively import this high-quality scroll with brown silk borders and fine Japanese paper from one of the finest scroll makers in Nara Japan. This is not a print but is hand brushed to match the sample as closely as possible. This is a personal work of art that is designed to last generations.

Delivery: The scroll is completed and shipped within 1-3 business days and arrives ready to display.