Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Japanese Scroll of Shut Up and Train (damatte keiko) — Calligraphy by Eri Takase

Shut Up and Train (damatte keiko)

黙って稽古
damatte keiko

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

Shut Up and Train in Japanese is 黙って稽古 which is read damatte keiko

The Japanese phrase damatte keiko meaning "Shut Up and Train" is composed of the verb form 黙って (read damatte) meaning “to shut up and” and is from the base verb 黙る (read damaru) and 稽古 (read keiko) meaning “train”.

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.