【NARA】BOTANJISHI, a sumi ink stick ideal both for calligraphy and sumie painting Hata RYUTOMAKI FUDE is one of

RYUTOMAKI FUDE is one of the "Yūshin-fude" (有心筆)

who is also know as one of the "Great Three Calligraphers of the Late Edo Period

the inkstones from Hieda Gyokuhodo boast a modern and elegant design that seamlessly fits into contemporary lifestyles

KARURA：oil-soot sumi ink made in Nara（about 23g）

History and Tradition

【NARA】BOTANJISHI, a sumi ink stick ideal both for calligraphy and sumie painting Hata RYUTOMAKI FUDE is one ofNara Sumi ink, renowned for its finely uniform, deep, and lustrous black color and excellent writing drawing feel, enjoys unwavering popularity. It's no wonder that over 90% of solid Sumi ink sticks used in Japan are produced in Nara Prefecture. Its history dates back to 806 AD when Kukai brought the Sumi ink manufacturing method back from Tang China along with brushes. He began producing Sumi ink at Nitaibo in Kofuku ji Temple for use in transcribing