This brush is handmade by Chiyomi Tanaka, a brush craftsman living in Nara, Japan. She handcrafts her brushes from natural materials.
This brush is made of 100% wool only. It is very soft.
Dai ( 大, Big )
Kana ( 仮名, Letters )
Joufuku ( 条幅, Large size paper )
Chiyomi Tanaka carves the brush handle, attaches the bristles, and trims the brush to create a brush that is uniquely her own.
Her brush making is known worldwide.
An Artisan Well Versed in the Tradition of Japanese Brush Making ( The New York Times )
We, Ichi inc, Japan have special permission from Ms. Tanaka to operate as the only international distributor of her brushes.
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