Скачать или смотреть Meet Legendary Brushmakers in Japan’s Birthplace of Handwriting 🖌️

In the heart of Nara, the birthplace of Japanese handwriting, Akashiya has been making brushes since 1716, carrying on a 1,200-year-old craft brought from China by monk Kobo Daishi. 🌿

Each brush is handcrafted by skilled artisans, no machines involved! Watching them work is mesmerizing as their focus and precision speak to a lifetime of devotion. Inside the studio, you’ll also find giant brushes, stunning works of art that showcase this timeless craft.

This visit is both fun and educational! 🎉 Craftsmen share stories, quiz you, and guide you in making your own brush to take home - a special souvenir steeped in tradition that leaves you with a real sense of connection to Japan’s craftsmanship. 🎁

Plus, you can choose from other unique mementos like high-quality painting brushes or “fudepen” brush pens decorated with traditional Japanese patterns. 🎨🖋️