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Kishu sumi, pine-soot sumi ink made in Kishu

Kishu sumi, pine-soot sumi ink made in Kishu

In the Kishu region, pine soot sumi ink gained renown for its exceptional quality during the Edo period. Its excellence was such that it received support from Shogun Yoshimune of...

Kishu sumi, pine-soot sumi ink made in Kishu

In the Kishu region, pine soot sumi ink gained renown for its exceptional quality during the Edo period. Its excellence was such that it received support from Shogun Yoshimune of...

What makes a good brush?

What makes a good brush?

The quality of calligraphy and painting brushes is influenced by numerous factors. When evaluating quality, it is recommended to consider aspects such as hair quality, brush shape, manufacturing techniques, and...

What makes a good brush?

The quality of calligraphy and painting brushes is influenced by numerous factors. When evaluating quality, it is recommended to consider aspects such as hair quality, brush shape, manufacturing techniques, and...

Are there any differences between brushes for Japanese SHODO calligraphy and Japanese SUMIE/ SUIBOKU paintings?

Are there any differences between brushes for J...

Both SHODO calligraphy brushes and SUMIE/ SUIBOKU painting brushes share the common feature of having animal hair bristles attached to a shaft, but there are three significant differences in their...

Are there any differences between brushes for J...

Both SHODO calligraphy brushes and SUMIE/ SUIBOKU painting brushes share the common feature of having animal hair bristles attached to a shaft, but there are three significant differences in their...

How to maintain brushes

How to maintain brushes

We often receive questions about brush maintenance. I asked Mr. Suzuki, who has been devoted to brush making for nearly 70 years since the age of 15, for advice.Here are...

How to maintain brushes

We often receive questions about brush maintenance. I asked Mr. Suzuki, who has been devoted to brush making for nearly 70 years since the age of 15, for advice.Here are...

菘翁用筆 Nukina Suoh

菘翁用筆 Nukina Suoh

Since its establishment in 1615, HANKEIDO has been cherished by numerous calligraphers. One brush that exemplifies this legacy is the "Suoh Brush," named after Nukina Suoh, a scholar, calligrapher, and...

菘翁用筆 Nukina Suoh

Since its establishment in 1615, HANKEIDO has been cherished by numerous calligraphers. One brush that exemplifies this legacy is the "Suoh Brush," named after Nukina Suoh, a scholar, calligrapher, and...

"Maki Fude," a traditional Japanese brush made by wrapping bristles with washi paper

"Maki Fude," a traditional Japanese brush made ...

"Yūshin Fude," also known as the "Makifude," is a traditional Japanese brush made by wrapping bristles with washi paper and then adding a top layer of fine bristles.These brushes are...

"Maki Fude," a traditional Japanese brush made ...

"Yūshin Fude," also known as the "Makifude," is a traditional Japanese brush made by wrapping bristles with washi paper and then adding a top layer of fine bristles.These brushes are...