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【NARA】UKIN, a sumi ink stick ideal both for calligraphy and sumie painting

【NARA】UKIN, a sumi ink stick ideal both for calligraphy and sumie painting

Nara sumi ink boasts unwavering popularity due to its finely uniform, deep, lustrous, and beautiful sumi ink color, as well as its smooth writing and drawing experience. It's no wonder that over 90% of solid sumi ink used in Japan is produced in Nara Prefecture. Its history dates back to 806, when Kukai brought back the sumi ink manufacturing method from Tang China along with brushes and began producing it at Kofukuji Nitaibo for use in transcribing sutras and writing scriptures.

In Nara, Kinkoen continues to create high-quality solid sumi ink, hand-made one by one, preserving the tradition and the traditional manufacturing method. While protecting its 150-year history, Kinkoen is also attracting attention by pursuing new forms of sumi ink. 

Nara Sumi Ink made from pine soot: UKIN
Ukin offers a pleasant grinding feel. It produces good dark and light shades, with a subtle bluish tint in the light shade, giving the color a slightly youthful impression.
Type: Pine soot sumi ink (Shoenboku)
Size: approx. 15g

$55.00
$55.00
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奈良墨 墨匠 Atsushi Nagano

Atsushi Nagano, a prominent craftsman with over 6,000 Twitter followers, is at the forefront of the industry with his innovative projects.

As the 7th generation of KINKOEN, Atsushi Nagano upholds the tradition of employing traditional Nara techniques to craft 'Nara Sumi Ink.'

He has spearheaded various initiatives, including the development of Sumi ink that allows enthusiasts to appreciate its allure beyond mere 'writing,' encompassing aspects like 'seeing' and 'scent.'

Furthermore, he has been actively engaged in a collaborative project with a local elementary school, envisioning the future of Nara's traditional crafts for the next 50 years.

As of September 2023, he is a prominent shokunin with over 6,000 Twitter followers, leading the industry with his innovative projects.

Sumi ink stick from KINKOEN

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