Collection: 墨 Sumi made from oil-soot
Created from the soot produced by burning vegetable oils such as rapeseed oil. Thick dark sumi ink presents a glossy and deep black color with a sense of depth. The color may vary depending on the type of vegetable oil used. Light sumi ink, on the other hand, has a faintly brown hue, providing a fine-grained three-dimensional effect.
rimpamura curated several precious sumi inks made from oil-soot.
油煙墨 Sumi ink made from oil spoot
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【奈良墨:錦光園】KOKI
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【奈良墨: 錦光園】Set of Three from Shaped Like Japanese Sweets in a paulownia wood box.
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【奈良墨: 錦光園】Kaori Sumi "ASUKA" (Kaori means scent in Japanese)
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【奈良墨: 錦光園】OHAJIKI Sumi
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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...
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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....
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Two different ways of making brushes
Fude making has been practiced throughout Japan for centuries, and while the manufacturing methods can vary somewhat depending on the region and shokunin, they can be broadly categorized into two...
Two different ways of making brushes
Fude making has been practiced throughout Japan for centuries, and while the manufacturing methods can vary somewhat depending on the region and shokunin, they can be broadly categorized into two...
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Season of Sumi making is over this year. Sumi i...
The production of sumi ink takes place during winter. This is because one of the raw materials for sumi, Nikawa glue, may not solidify or may even rot when it...
Season of Sumi making is over this year. Sumi i...
The production of sumi ink takes place during winter. This is because one of the raw materials for sumi, Nikawa glue, may not solidify or may even rot when it...