Art & Craft
Kuretake sumi inks, washi paper, sashiko thread, origami.
Japan's craft tradition runs deep — Kuretake has made sumi inks since 1902, washi paper has been hand-pulled in Mino and Echizen for over 1,300 years. We carry the working tools: chiyogami origami, sashiko embroidery kits, traditional ink and brushes used by calligraphers, plus modern hobby supplies from Olympus, Tulip, and Clover.
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Embroidery threads, sashiko needles
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Sumi inks and brush markers since 1902
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About washi
Hand-made Japanese paper, listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Pulled from kozo (mulberry), gampi, or mitsumata fibers.
About sashiko
“Little stabs” — Japan’s traditional running-stitch embroidery, originally to reinforce work clothes. Now a global slow-craft movement.
