Scrolls

Original silk scrolls are incredibly expensive, even in Japan. As an alternative one can purchase a variety of scrolls, boards etc. which can take a range of pictures. Shops specialise in the sale of just these pictures, and have a vast range.

This picture sets a season, with the Autumn coloured maple leaves and Chrysanthemum flowers.

This picture indicates a location, a village in the mountains.

The new flowers opening on the old wood of this Apricot carry the portent of Spring.