Sumi-e & Shodo

Calligraphy (Shodo) develops skill in writing Japanese characters with a brush and sumi, or dark Japanese or India ink.  It is regarded as an art as well as a means of communication.  The characters take on beauty only when they are written with harmony of mind and body. Painting (Sumi-e) refers to specific images painted with sumi ink, usually in black or monochromatic colors. Calligraphy and Painting Supplies: Washi Accents carries a complete range of materials for Japanese and Chinese calligraphy as well as supplies for Sumi-e - Japanese Brush Painting.

Japanese Orthodox Calligraphy Brush

A resilient, sharp point set in bamboo makes this excellent for calligraphy or Sumi drawing. Made with superior quality horse hair, badger hair, and sheep wool. hair.

Complete Range of Rice Paper

  This is a SPECIAL DEAL! This set regularly costs $13.60. Now only $8.00! Stock is very limited. Stone (item #77311) size is, 3" x 5.25". Ink stick is item #77436.