some tips on selecting tools
Selecting tools to embark on a new endeavor, aiming to elevate your skills by upgrading your tools, or aspiring to explore entirely new forms of expression always excites us.
rimpamura aims to be your partner in the journey of discovering Japanese culture's rich offerings.
If you're unsure where to find brushes, sumi ink, suzuri inkstones, washi paper, or any other tools for Suibokuga or Shodo, if you're struggling to locate specialists who can offer guidance on the right tools along with valuable information, or if you're a complete beginner and aren't sure what questions to ask or whom to ask for advice, please don't hesitate to contact us at shop@rimpamura.com.
We are always here to help. While we may not be able to answer all the questions you might have, we'll be happy to seek consultancy from experienced artisans in each field and provide guidance.
The most important thing in selecting tools is to understand the products that will become your companions. By understanding them, your tools will unleash their maximum potential! 😄
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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...
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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...
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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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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...