Now with more than 262,828,800 possible combinations of custom Chinese and Japanese calligraphy artwork!
3,042 phrases, words, and names X 4+ mounting options X 2 for gold sub-border option X 9 character styles X 8 silk colors X 25 paper colors X 3 sizes X 2 master calligrapher options.
(Counting options from our Chinese and Japanese master calligraphers only -- 219,024 combinations are also available with our more economical standard calligraphy)
See actual samples of real scrolls here.
Please note that below are the listings for every possible option available with our master calligrapher. Standard calligraphy options are limited to xing-kaishu style characters, 6 different papers, and 3 different colors of silk with no larger size options.
Standard calligraphy options are highlighted with a red border below.
Mounting FormatMost people prefer a vertical wall scroll, but we also offer other options. | |||
Width: 19¼" - 20½" Length varies depending
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Width: 17" (43cm) Length varies depending Expect 2-4 feet This option reduces
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Overall height: 17" (43cm) Width varies depending Expect 2-4 feet (60cm - 120cm) This option reduces
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Overall height: 17" (43cm) Width varies depending Expect 4-6 feet (120cm - 182cm)
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Keep in mind that if you choose one of the portrait options, you will need to frame this artwork after it arrives at your home. To avoid the cost of framing, we strongly suggest choosing a wall scroll. |
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Aspect of the Xuan Paper (Rice Paper) Panel:For Single-Character Selections Only |
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For single-character calligraphy, you can either have a square or rectangular aspect. |
With this option, the calligrapher will use a longer piece of paper, stretch the character vertically, and probably write an inscription related to the artwork. The inscription may say "Written in Beijing in 2007" in Chinese along with the calligrapher's signature. Rectangle / Long Aspect |
Keeping it square like this looks good on a wall scroll, and is often desirable for a portrait. Square / Short Aspect |
Add an Inscription? ($9 extra)You can add an inscription such as your names (for couples or families) or a special wish or salutation.
We'll transliterate your names or translate your phrase into Mandarin Chinese (Japanese is available only if you select our Japanese Master Calligrapher) and have the calligrapher add it to your artwork. |
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None |
Vertically, on the side next to the main characters. |
Below the main characters (on the bottom) |
When you order, a box will appear where you can type your inscription. |
Choose Your Calligraphy Style...Xing-Kaishu is the most popular style, but if you are a calligraphy connoisseur and are looking other character styles, Cao Bin can take care of you... | ||
Zhuanshu This is the oldest known form of Chinese characters that can be traced to the current lexicon. |
Fang-Zhuanshu This is a special wider and more square form of ancient zhuanshu characters. |
Lishu This style dates back to the |
Kaishu Kaishu is the standard way to write the modern Chinese lexicon. These characters have been used for the past 2000 years in China. This is also the form of Chinese characters absorbed by the Japanese language during the 5th century, and even earlier in Korea. This is the most universally-recognized Chinese character style. |
Xing-Kaishu Based on kaishu characters, but written with a more free-flowing hand. |
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Xingshu Some people call this "cursive" Chinese. |
Xing-Caoshu This is half-way between xingshu and caoshu. |
Caoshu There is another style that you can request, but only if you know what it is. |
More about Japanese/Chinese calligraphy styles: "Kai Shu", "Li Shu", "Xing Shu" etc. |
Silk colors...Please note that all computer monitors display colors differently. This is especially true of the white and ivory silks shown below. In real life, the white is pure white, and the ivory has a warm yellow hue - some would call this "antique white".
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White |
Ivory |
Frost Blue |
Frost Green |
Gold |
Med. Green |
Plain White |
Flat Black |
Xuan paper colors... |
Premium xuan paper with gold flakesThese gold flakes are not the first thing you notice on a calligraphy wall scroll, but they add something special to the artwork. |
Beige Tan Red Pink Yellow Hue Light Blue |
Special handmade papersWhile technically, all xuan paper is handmade, these are special.
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Natural Fiber Hand Laid Natural Hair-like Fiber |
Pattern-StampingsThese xuan papers are imprinted or etched with various gold or ink patterns. The stampings make a wonderful background that enhances the presentation without "stealing the show" from the calligraphy itself. |
Red Gold Stampings Red Gold Dragon & Phoenix Etching Light Tan Gold Dragons Etching Tan Brown Printed Stampings Tan Water-ink stampings Light Blue Water-ink Stampings Notes about stamped and etched papers... All of these stamped papers are available for regular-sized vertical wall scrolls & portraits. |
Other special papers |
Orange Gold Sparkle Pattern Blue Gold Sparkle Pattern Off-white Watermark Pattern |
Plain papersNo gold flakes, no stampings, and no fiber or special treatments |
White Tan Red Orange Pink Yellow Light |
Number of Columns | ||
Please Note: If you have more than 6 feet of wall space, you may want to choose a single column. If you have limited space, choose the 2 column option because it will yield a shorter scroll. |
Single Column |
2 Columns |
Note: For selections with 12-30 characters, there is a choice between 2 and 3 columns. |
Size of your Calligraphy | ||||
Regular |
Large |
Jumbo |
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If you choose the large or jumbo size for 4 or more characters arranged in a single column, it will have extra space on either side of the column, like the image shown to the right. Please be sure this is what you want, before you select "large" or "jumbo" sizes. |
What these sizes mean... | ||||
Regular | Large | Jumbo | ||
Width of scroll at wooden knobs | 19¼" - 20½" | 26" - 27" | 31" - 33" | |
Length |
1 Character | 3' (90cm) | 3½'+ (108cm) | 5' (153cm) |
2 Characters | 3¾' (112cm) | 5' (152cm) | 6' (183cm) | |
3 Characters | 4¼'+ (137cm) | 6¼' (192cm) | 6¼' (192cm) | |
4 Characters | 5' (152cm) | 6¼' (192cm) | 6¼' (192cm) | |
5-6 Characters | 6' (183cm) | 6¼' (192cm) | 6¼' (192cm) | |
5 Characters | N/A | 4¼' (128cm) | 5'+ (154cm) | |
6 Characters | Almost 4' | 4¼' (128cm) | 5'+ (154cm) | |
7-8 Characters | 4¼' (130cm) | 5' (152cm) | 6' (183cm) | |
9-10 Characters | Almost 5' | 5½'+ (172cm) | 6¼' (192cm) | |
Please consider all measurements above to be approximate. Sizes to vary from scroll to scroll because these are completely handmade, custom for you.
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