The hanging scroll, Jo-shinkin, is a Japanese-made scroll. It features a honshi (paper depicting a Buddha) pasted on thick cardboard and framed in red and purple cloth. Each scroll is handmade in Kyoto. The combination of the principal image and the two attendant deities varies by sect, so each scroll is enshrined with the appropriate principal image and the accompanying attendant deities. Shinran Shonin is the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect. It is enshrined on the right side of the altar, facing the center. * * Hanging scroll stand sold separately * * [Material] Paper, gold brocade (medium gold) Country of Origin: Japan [Handling Precautions/Care Instructions] Folding or rolling the scroll will cause creases and wrinkles, so it is strictly prohibited. Gently dust with a soft-bristled brush, brush, or soft, dry cloth. Using a wet cloth may cause discoloration, so be careful.