He wandered through the open-air markets, testing his language skills and admiring the wares – especially items featuring ...
The artist then dips a brush into the ink and concentrates. Takeda sees a strong connection between calligraphy and Japan’s Shinto traditions. “Kanji are hieroglyphic letters – reality ...
An curved arrow pointing right. A handmade calligraphy brush, custom made for a master calligrapher, can cost over $1,000. At Hata Bunshindou each brush tip is made by a single artisan.