This is the second handmade brush I have had the pleasure of ordering from Ms Chiyomi Tanaka through Keitaro from Ichi inc., Japan.
Ms Chiyomi is one of the last few master brush makers in Nara, the spiritual home of the Japanese art of Shodo. I recommend watching the YouTube video interview of Ms Chiyomi and her brush-making process.
I find that with using a brush like this, the artwork carries the spirit of both me and the artist who made the brush, making it doubly special. I am very much looking forward to buying from Ichi inc. again!
A lovely larger-sized pure wool calligraphy brush which allows a far greater range of expression than more rigid beginner’s brushes. I am glad to have a piece of excellent craftsmanship from one of Nara’s last master brush-making artisans. Thanks for the fast dispatch!
ありがとうございます!
The ink stick is good with wide range of black colour and is good for art work in black and white tone
I love this watercolour and it is my favourite from a set I bought. I was so delighted to find I could buy it as a single colour and also in a set of 6. I will be buying more of my favourites from the set. Professional lovely company to buy from.
My order was given a long lead time, however, the watercolors arrived well ahead of time. I’ve not seen other watercolors to match the quality of these. Overall a great online buying experience.