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What makes a good brush?
The quality of brushes for calligraphy and painting is shaped by numerous factors. When evaluating a brush, it is essential to consider the quality of the hair, the overall shape,...
What makes a good brush?
The quality of brushes for calligraphy and painting is shaped by numerous factors. When evaluating a brush, it is essential to consider the quality of the hair, the overall shape,...
Are there any differences between brushes for J...
Both SHODO calligraphy brushes and SUMIE/ SUIBOKU painting brushes share the common feature of having animal hair bristles attached to a shaft, but there are three significant differences in their...
Are there any differences between brushes for J...
Both SHODO calligraphy brushes and SUMIE/ SUIBOKU painting brushes share the common feature of having animal hair bristles attached to a shaft, but there are three significant differences in their...
How to maintain brushes
We often receive questions about how to care for brushes. To provide the best guidance, we consulted Suzuki-san, a Fude Shokunin (master brush craftsman) with nearly 70 years of experience....
How to maintain brushes
We often receive questions about how to care for brushes. To provide the best guidance, we consulted Suzuki-san, a Fude Shokunin (master brush craftsman) with nearly 70 years of experience....
菘翁用筆 Nukina Suoh
Since its establishment in 1615, HANKEIDO has been cherished by numerous calligraphers. One brush that exemplifies this legacy is the "Suoh Brush," named after Nukina Suoh, a scholar, calligrapher, and...
菘翁用筆 Nukina Suoh
Since its establishment in 1615, HANKEIDO has been cherished by numerous calligraphers. One brush that exemplifies this legacy is the "Suoh Brush," named after Nukina Suoh, a scholar, calligrapher, and...
"Maki Fude," a traditional Japanese brush made ...
"Yūshin Fude," also known as the "Makifude," is a traditional Japanese brush made by wrapping bristles with washi paper and then adding a top layer of fine bristles.These brushes are...
"Maki Fude," a traditional Japanese brush made ...
"Yūshin Fude," also known as the "Makifude," is a traditional Japanese brush made by wrapping bristles with washi paper and then adding a top layer of fine bristles.These brushes are...
The only Sumi ink mold carver in Japan.
The production and distribution structure of Japan's traditional industries is characterized by division of labor, and the Sumi ink industry is no exception. It involves various shokunin (craftsmen), such as...
The only Sumi ink mold carver in Japan.
The production and distribution structure of Japan's traditional industries is characterized by division of labor, and the Sumi ink industry is no exception. It involves various shokunin (craftsmen), such as...