Chiyomi Tanaka brushes

Chiyomi Tanaka brushes

Chiyomi Tanaka is a brush craftsman living in Nara, Japan. She handcrafts her brushes from natural materials. She carves the brush handle, attaches the bristles, and trims the brush to create a brush that is uniquely her own.

▶ Chiyomi Tanaka and the Nara brush

▶ Chiyomi Tanaka's Nara brush collection

We, Ichi inc, Japan  have special permission from Ms. Tanaka to operate as the only international distributor of her brushes.
 

 

FAQ

Q

Which brush is best for beginners?

A

Chiyomi's answer is that there are no beginner-level or professional-level brushes. Therefore, she herself doesn't make that distinction.

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Lacto ( Wool, White horse ) ラクト
Lacto ( Wool, White horse ) ラクト , Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Lacto ( Wool, White horse ) ラクト , Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
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Lacto ( Wool, White horse ) ラクト

$224
Saikouhou 2 ( Wool only ) 細光鋒 2
Saikouhou 2 ( Wool only ) 細光鋒 2 , Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Saikouhou 2 ( Wool only ) 細光鋒 2 , Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
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Saikouhou 2 ( Wool only ) 細光鋒 2

$224
Zuishin Sho ( Kolinsky, ( Siberian weasel ) hair ) 随心　小
Zuishin Sho ( Kolinsky, ( Siberian weasel ) hair ) 随心　小 Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Zuishin Sho ( Kolinsky, ( Siberian weasel ) hair ) 随心　小 Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Zuishin Sho ( Kolinsky, ( Siberian weasel ) hair ) 随心　小

$96
Tenbi fude ( Horse ) 天尾筆
Tenbi fude ( Horse ) 天尾筆 Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Tenbi fude ( Horse ) 天尾筆 Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Tenbi fude ( Horse ) 天尾筆

$72
Shamo ( Gamecock ) feagher brush 軍鶏
Shamo ( Gamecock ) 軍鶏 -
Shamo ( Gamecock ) 軍鶏 -

Shamo ( Gamecock ) feagher brush 軍鶏

$46
Face brush white & pink ( Wool only, cosmetic use, not for drawing and painting )) フェイスブラシ
Face brush white & pink ( Wool only, cosmetic use, not for drawing and painting )) フェイスブラシ
Face brush white & pink ( Wool only, cosmetic use, not for drawing and painting )) フェイスブラシ

Face brush white & pink ( Wool only, cosmetic use, not for drawing and painting )) フェイスブラシ

$39
Sanbafude ( Sanba deer, ) 山馬筆)
Sanbafude ( Sanba deer, ) 山馬筆), Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Sanbafude ( Sanba deer, ) 山馬筆), Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Sanbafude ( Sanba deer, ) 山馬筆)

$578
Manyo ( Weasel, deer, wool, high quality weaseli hair and has a soft writing feel ) 小筆304　万葉)
Manyo ( Weasel, deer, wool, high quality weaseli hair and has a soft writing feel ) 小筆304　万葉
Manyo ( Weasel, deer, wool, high quality weaseli hair and has a soft writing feel ) 小筆304　万葉

Manyo ( Weasel, deer, wool, high quality weaseli hair and has a soft writing feel ) 小筆304　万葉)

$39
Kenmo Dai Kana Jjoufuku ( Wool, horse tail, suitable for writing kana letters on large sheets of paper.) 兼毛109 大 兼毛仮名条幅)
Kenmo Dai Kana Jjoufuku ( Wool, horse tail, suitable for writing kana letters on large sheets of paper.) 兼毛109 大 兼毛仮名条幅
Kenmo Dai Kana Jjoufuku ( Wool, horse tail, suitable for writing kana letters on large sheets of paper.) 兼毛109 大 兼毛仮名条幅

Kenmo Dai Kana Jjoufuku ( Wool, horse tail, suitable for writing kana letters on large sheets of paper.) 兼毛109 大 兼毛仮名条幅)

$64
Shou Kana Joufuku ( Wool only, very soft ) 羊毛108 小 仮名条幅)
Shou Kana Joufuku ( Wool only, very soft ) 羊毛108 小 仮名条幅
Shou Kana Joufuku ( Wool only, very soft ) 羊毛108 小 仮名条幅
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Shou Kana Joufuku ( Wool only, very soft ) 羊毛108 小 仮名条幅)

$64
Ofude ( Wool, Horse, Racoon dog ( Tanuki ) ) 大筆（無銘）
Ofude ( Wool, Horse, Racoon dog ( Tanuki ) ) 大筆（無銘） Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Ofude ( Wool, Horse, Racoon dog ( Tanuki ) ) 大筆（無銘） Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Ofude ( Wool, Horse, Racoon dog ( Tanuki ) ) 大筆（無銘）

$366
Cho Cho Tenbi ( Horse ) 長長天尾筆
Cho Cho Tenbi ( Horse ) 長長天尾筆 Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Cho Cho Tenbi ( Horse ) 長長天尾筆 Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Cho Cho Tenbi ( Horse ) 長長天尾筆

$224
Shiun ( Horse and Goat ) 紫雲
Shiun ( Horse and Goat ) 紫雲, Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Shiun ( Horse and Goat ) 紫雲, Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Shiun ( Horse and Goat ) 紫雲

$96
Touka-Ryusui ( Horse and Goat ) 桃花流水
Touka-Ryusui ( Goat and Horse ) 桃花流水, Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Touka-Ryusui ( Goat and Horse ) 桃花流水, Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Touka-Ryusui ( Horse and Goat ) 桃花流水

$71
Shikatsuno ( Deer hair and antler ) シカツノ
Shikatsuno ( Deer hair and antler ) シカツノ, Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Shikatsuno ( Deer hair and antler ) シカツノ, Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Shikatsuno ( Deer hair and antler ) シカツノ

$224
Japanese brush earing by Chiyomi Tanaka ( Horse )
Japanese brush earing by Chiyomi Tanaka ( horsel )

Japanese brush earing by Chiyomi Tanaka ( Horse )

$39
Japanese brush earing by Chiyomi Tanaka ( Wool )
Japanese brush earing by Chiyomi Tanaka ( Wool )

Japanese brush earing by Chiyomi Tanaka ( Wool )

$39
Yoshino Sugi ( Wool, Horse, Racoon dog ( Tanuki ) ) 吉野杉
Yoshino Sugi ( Wool, Horse, Racoon dog ( Tanuki ) ) 吉野杉 Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Yoshino Sugi ( Wool, Horse, Racoon dog ( Tanuki ) ) 吉野杉 Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Yoshino Sugi ( Wool, Horse, Racoon dog ( Tanuki ) ) 吉野杉

$60
Saikouhou 1 ( Wool only ) 細光鋒 1
Saikouhou 1 ( Wool only ) 細光鋒 1 , Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Saikouhou 1 ( Wool only ) 細光鋒 1 , Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Saikouhou 1 ( Wool only ) 細光鋒 1

$366
Nara Makie ( Wool only ) 奈良蒔絵
Nara Makie ( Wool only ) 奈良蒔絵, Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Nara Makie ( Wool only ) 奈良蒔絵, Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Nara Makie ( Wool only ) 奈良蒔絵

$1,430
Goshoku Fude ( Wool only ) 五色筆
Goshoku Fude ( Wool only ) 五色筆, Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Goshoku Fude ( Wool only ) 五色筆, Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Goshoku Fude ( Wool only ) 五色筆

$224
Zuishin Dai ( Kolinsky, ( Siberian weasel ) hair ) 随心　大
Zuishin Dai ( Kolinsky, ( Siberian weasel ) hair ) 随心　大 Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Zuishin Dai ( Kolinsky, ( Siberian weasel ) hair ) 随心　大 Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Zuishin Dai ( Kolinsky, ( Siberian weasel ) hair ) 随心　大

$117
Shimarisu ( Chipmunk hair. for cosmetic brush, not for painting and writing ) シマリス
Shimarisu ( Chipmunk hair. for cosmetic brush, not for painting and writing ) シマリス, Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Shimarisu ( Chipmunk hair. for cosmetic brush, not for painting and writing ) シマリス

$53
Seika ( Wool, horse tail, medium size hard brush ) 中筆202 清香), Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Seika ( Wool, horse tail, medium size hard brush ) 中筆202 清香
Seika ( Wool, horse tail, medium size hard brush ) 中筆202 清香

Seika ( Wool, horse tail, medium size hard brush ) 中筆202 清香), Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

$44

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