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Open Japanese writing box containing an inkstone, brushes, water dropper, stylus, and paper knife

Japanese Calligraphy Tools

Japanese calligraphy tools include fude brushes, sumi ink, washi paper and suzuri inkstones, supported by water droppers, paperweights and seals.

Several decorated Japanese calligraphy inksticks arranged together

Sumi Ink

Sumi is solid carbon ink traditionally made from soot and animal glue, ground with water on an inkstone for Japanese calligraphy and painting.