【NARA】BOTANJISHI, a sumi ink stick ideal both for calligraphy and sumie painting Hata who is also know as

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

the inkstones contain a high concentration of quartz and iron

History and Tradition

DOROTOISHI

The mounting for the hanging scroll comes in several colors

【NARA】BOTANJISHI, a sumi ink stick ideal both for calligraphy and sumie painting Hata who is also know asNara 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