Wool and wool blend brushes

Wool and wool blend brushes

This collection features brushes made of wool and brushes based on wool and blended with horse, raccoon, deer, and weasel hair.

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.

Sort by:
Price, low to high
Loading products...
Filter
31 products
Sort by:
Price, low to high
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

$225
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
1

Saikouhou 2 ( Wool only ) 細光鋒 2

$225
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
1

Lacto ( Wool, White horse ) ラクト

$225
Nishoku Fude ( Wool, Horse ) 二色筆
Nishoku Fude ( Wool, Horse ) 二色筆 , Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka
Nishoku Fude ( Wool, Horse ) 二色筆 , Traditional Japanese brush by Chiyomi Tanaka

Nishoku Fude ( Wool, Horse ) 二色筆

$225
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

$368
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）

$368
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

$1,439

Recommended for you

Chiyomi Tanaka brushes

Chiyomi Tanaka brushes

Uda Gami Washi ( traditional Japanese paper )

Uda Gami Washi ( traditional Japanese paper )

Kobaien color inksticks, Inkpads

Kobaien color inksticks, Inkpads

Brushes, Inkstones, Papers

Brushes, Inkstones, Papers

Featured blog

To Our Customers in the United States — No More Surprise Fees, and a New Carrier You Can Trust
To Our Customers in the United States — No More Surprise Fees, and a New Carrier You Can Trust
  • news
September 11, 2026

To Our Customers in the United States — No More Surprise Fees, and a New Carrier You Can Trust

Import Tariffs ( a small import tax ) — What You Need to Know
Import Tariffs ( a small import tax ) — What You Need to Know
August 18, 2026

Import Tariffs ( a small import tax ) — What You Need to Know

Summer Closure and Shipping Schedule Notice 2026
Summer Closure and Shipping Schedule Notice 2026
  • news
August 5, 2026

Summer Closure and Shipping Schedule Notice 2026

In Japan, there are currently consecutive public holidays
In Japan, there are currently consecutive public holidays
  • news
May 2, 2026

In Japan, there are currently consecutive public holidays

Kobaien's Ryuun ink is back on sale again ( April 19, 2026 )
Kobaien's Ryuun ink is back on sale again ( April 19, 2026 )
  • news
April 19, 2026

Kobaien's Ryuun ink is back on sale again ( April 19, 2026 )

Kobaien's Ryuun ink is temporarily out of stock ( March 10, 2026 ) .
Kobaien's Ryuun ink is temporarily out of stock ( March 10, 2026 ) .
  • news
March 10, 2026

Kobaien's Ryuun ink is temporarily out of stock ( March 10, 2026 ) .