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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...
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...
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...
Yoichi Hieda awarded at the 47th Yamaguchi Trad...
It is our great pleasure to announce that Yoichi Hieda is awarded the "Japan Crafts Association Yamaguchi Branch Director's Award", the equivalent of the first prize, at the 47th Yamaguchi...
Yoichi Hieda awarded at the 47th Yamaguchi Trad...
It is our great pleasure to announce that Yoichi Hieda is awarded the "Japan Crafts Association Yamaguchi Branch Director's Award", the equivalent of the first prize, at the 47th Yamaguchi...