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Discover the Art of Grinding Sumi Ink: A Moment...
Beyond a simple preparation for calligraphy or sumie, grinding sumi ink is a quiet ritual that restores the mind.From the gentle drop of water resting on the stone to the...
Discover the Art of Grinding Sumi Ink: A Moment...
Beyond a simple preparation for calligraphy or sumie, grinding sumi ink is a quiet ritual that restores the mind.From the gentle drop of water resting on the stone to the...
Kishu Sumi Recognized with Ichibanboshi Award: ...
On February 10, 2026, the Kishu Sumi (pine soot sumi ink from Kishu) produced by Mr. Horiike was selected as one of the 20 inaugural certified products for the "Wakayama...
Kishu Sumi Recognized with Ichibanboshi Award: ...
On February 10, 2026, the Kishu Sumi (pine soot sumi ink from Kishu) produced by Mr. Horiike was selected as one of the 20 inaugural certified products for the "Wakayama...
Special Live Session: The Secrets of Soot
On January 30th at 13:00, we will connect online directly with Mr. Horiike of Kishu Shoen, Japan's legendary ink maker. He will take us virtually into the workshop where the...
Special Live Session: The Secrets of Soot
On January 30th at 13:00, we will connect online directly with Mr. Horiike of Kishu Shoen, Japan's legendary ink maker. He will take us virtually into the workshop where the...
Special Invitation for International Artists: p...
Welcome to Tokyo for "Art Beyond Boundaries 2026. Inspired by the historical "Koetsu-mura"—a legendary village where artisans gathered to create new styles in 17th-century Kyoto—rimpamura aims to be a modern...
Special Invitation for International Artists: p...
Welcome to Tokyo for "Art Beyond Boundaries 2026. Inspired by the historical "Koetsu-mura"—a legendary village where artisans gathered to create new styles in 17th-century Kyoto—rimpamura aims to be a modern...
Maki Fude (cored brushes) vs Suihitsu (non-core...
A Makifude has Japanese paper wrapped around its core; therefore, only about one-third of the bristles on a Makifude brush are exposed for use, while the bristles of a Suihitsu...
Maki Fude (cored brushes) vs Suihitsu (non-core...
A Makifude has Japanese paper wrapped around its core; therefore, only about one-third of the bristles on a Makifude brush are exposed for use, while the bristles of a Suihitsu...
Horiike san on the NHK program called 'CYCLE AR...
In the NHK program called 'CYCLE AROUND JAPAN: Kii Mountains - Climbing Uphill with a Smile,' a cyclist visited Horiike-san. The film shows how pine soot sumi ink is made....
Horiike san on the NHK program called 'CYCLE AR...
In the NHK program called 'CYCLE AROUND JAPAN: Kii Mountains - Climbing Uphill with a Smile,' a cyclist visited Horiike-san. The film shows how pine soot sumi ink is made....