Not Saying Is A Flower

言わぬが花
iwanu ga hana

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

$180.00

Not Saying Is A Flower in Japanese is 言わぬが花 which is read iwanu ga hana

Edward Trimnell on page 62 of his book Tigers, Devils, and Fools: A Guide to Japanese Proverbs style= uses the translation “Not saying is a flower” which is a direct translation of iwanu ga hana. The meaning, he writes, is “some things are better left unsaid.” Daniel Crump Buchanan on page 74 of his book Japanese Proverbs and Sayings style= writes that this is short for “Not to speak is the flower of wisdom” and he goes on to say the English equivalent might be “Silence is Golden”.

Translations You Can Trust: We want you to be as happy with the Japanese translation as you are with Master Takase’s beautiful art. So we have made it easy to confirm the translation for yourself by simply clicking on Not Saying Is A Flower (iwanu ga hana) which links to the independent Jeffrey’s Japanese English Dictionary.

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.