The only pine-soot shokunin in Japan who makes pine-soot, the raw material for sumi ink.... more

An Nara brush traditional shokunin who continues to captivate artists exploring new expressions...more

The 7th generation of Kinkoen, stirring up innovation in Sumi ink industry with over 6,000 Twitter followers..more

Akama Suzuri shokunin, who also wears the face of an academic doctor...more

The only brush maker in Japan that continues to produce special brushes cherished by the imperial family and esteemed individuals...more

The fourth-generation master of a KAWAJIRI brush workshop renowned for its exceptional quality in goat brushes, which require the highest level of craftsmanship.

The fourth-generation master of a KAWAJIRI fude house renowned for its exceptional quality in goat brushes, which require the highest level of craftsmanship.