Made in the shapes of the oldest Japanese theater 'Gigaku' masks, these Japanese Sumi inks are strongly scented with precious Ryu-noh resin which has a calming effect on the mind. Its sophisticated scent will come drifting in the air.
Ryu-noh (borneol) is a precious crystallized resin used in Eastern medicine as well as in Japanese incense, this natural material is sourced from the Borneo camphor tree.
[ Style ]
I. Deva King which symbolized health
II. Gojo Woman which symbolized beauty
23 g / each
Made in Nara, Japan
The time-consuming whole-making process takes 4 months to even a few years - it starts with burning oil lamps to collect soot which is later blended with gelatin and Ryu-noh (borneol) resin and let dry afterward.
[ How to use ]
Put a little water using a pipette into a Suzuri stone and rub the Sumi ink held vertically, softly in a circular pattern. It is recommended to start with little water, rub for a long time, and then test if the black color reaches your satisfaction.
If it is not dark enough, add a little more water and rub again. Continue this process until the desired black color is achieved.
[ About the craftsman]
Tracing back to the 6th generation, Kinkoen was founded in Nara prefecture by the ancestor of the current master artisan, Nagano-san, now working together with his son. They have been making Sumi ink with the traditional method passed down from generation to generation.
