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Discover our products

Here you will find painting supplies, traditional paintings on rice paper and creative gift ideas.

DREAMING OF A PAINTING CREATED JUST FOR YOU?

From today, it’s possible!
We create your Sumi-e artwork on commission.

With us, you can personalise your painting.
Is there a subject close to your heart? An idea you would love to see transformed into art?

Tell us about your vision, and we will turn it into a unique artwork, created especially for you.

Bring a touch of Japan into your home!

Choose to hang beauty and harmony on your walls!
Our latest creations dedicated to you.

DO YOU WANT TO PAINT AT HOME?
HERE YOU CAN FIND ALL THE MATERIALS!

Here you will find natural bristle brushes (weasel, goat) in different sizes, black ink, the traditional ink stick and the suzuri stone.

If you need special paper, you can also purchase raw rice paper already mounted on a white plastic backing (to prevent it from wrinkling), square rice cardboard, or practice paper called “bigia” paper, or recycled paper.

With your purchase you will support the association Scuola Internazionale di Sumi-e, which works for the well-being of society by offering meditation and Sumi-e painting activities throughout Europe.

We create your custom Sumi-e artwork on commission

Do you dream of having a painting dedicated to you?
With us, you can personalise your artwork

YOUR 5×1000
TO THE INTERNATIONAL SUMI-E SCHOOL APS

 

By choosing to allocate your Italian 5×1000 to the Scuola Internazionale di Sumi-e APS, you support:

The promotion of Sumi-e art, a symbol of peace and serenity, considered the mother of Art Therapy.
Workshops for children, teenagers and adults, exhibitions and meetings that promote intercultural dialogue and personal growth.
Initiatives that strengthen the social fabric and contribute to mental and spiritual health, in harmony with WHO principles.

Here’s how to do it:

Fill in your tax return.
Find the section dedicated to the 5×1000.
Enter the tax code of A.S.I.S. APS: 90058320046
Sign in the box dedicated to supporting non-profit organizations.

Thank you for choosing to allocate your 5×1000 to the Scuola di Sumi-e in Alba (CN).
Together, we can continue to make a difference by promoting the art of Sumi-e and the values of peace and harmony that it embodies.

Courses and Workshops

Do you want to learn how to paint using this traditional Japanese method?

  • Perfectly round Xuan rice paper. Made from natural fibres, it has a fine, slightly rough surface, typical of rice paper. The number selected corresponds to the number of sheets required. For example: 1=1 sheet, 5=5 sheets
  • High-quality brush. The mixed bristles are made from a combination of weasel, horse and goat hair, combining the precision of weasel, the elasticity of horse and the softness of goat to offer perfect balance when painting.
  • High-quality brush. The mixed bristles are made from a combination of weasel, horse and goat hair, combining the precision of weasel, the elasticity of horse and the softness of goat to offer perfect balance when painting.
  • High-quality brush. Suitable for Sumi-e painting, calligraphy, watercolour painting and ceramics. The wolf hair is flexible yet compact. Its fine tip allows for great precision when painting.
  • High-quality brush. Suitable for Sumi-e painting, calligraphy, watercolour painting and ceramics. The wolf hair is flexible yet compact. Its fine tip allows for great precision when painting.
  • Brush with wooden handle, ideal for painting various subjects in Sumi-e painting. Weasel hair is particularly sought after because it retains its elasticity and softness for a very long time. The tip is flexible and retains its tapered shape. Excellent quality. Suitable for beginners.
  • Handcrafted by us, this natural bamboo brush holder is designed to accompany you during your painting practice, offering practical and stable support for your tools. A simple but indispensable accessory that combines aesthetics and functionality. Perfect for those who practise Sumi-e or calligraphy, but also as a decorative object for your study or studio.
  • Wooden rack with 6 hooks on each side, ideal for hanging brushes with the tips facing downwards: the correct way to dry them after use and keep them in good condition.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • Hand-painted fan made to order. A beautiful decorative item and/or practical accessory. Its bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. The Meaning of Wisteria Wisteria is a symbol of love, grace, bliss, patience and perseverance. It also represents victory over adversity and creative expansion.
  • Original Sumi-e painting bookmark. The subject depicted here is the inner landscape. The colour of the tassel may vary!
  • Hand-painted fan made to order. A beautiful decorative item or, if desired, one intended for practical use. Its sturdy bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. The Meaning of Wisteria Wisteria is a symbol of love, grace, bliss, patience and perseverance. It also represents victory over adversity and creative expansion.
  • Original Sumi-e painting bookmark. The subject depicted here is the lotus flower. The colour of the tassel may vary!
  • Original Sumi-e painting bookmark. The subject depicted here is the splendour of the morning. The colour of the tassel may vary!
  • Original Sumi-e painting bookmark. The subject depicted here is an eagle. The colour of the tassel may vary!
  • Original Sumi-e painting bookmark. The subject depicted here is the ginkgo tree. The colour of the tassel may vary!
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • Recycled paper, also known as grey paper, ideal for calligraphy practice or Sumi-e painting. It absorbs ink and water well, without curling during use. Colour: grey. Price: €12 per kilo 1kg: approx. 165 sheets The number selected corresponds to the number of kilos required. For example: 1=1kg, 4=4kg
  • Hand-painted fan made to order. A beautiful decorative item or, if desired, one intended for practical use. Its sturdy bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. The Meaning of Bamboo Bamboo is a symbol of enduring friendship and longevity. It represents flexibility rooted in strength. A metaphor for life, it evokes the character of the wise; green in all seasons, it does not break under hurricanes. This indicates a human quality of great adaptability that makes a person strong precisely because, when faced with life’s events, they do not resist change but flow with it and adapt to it. Orchids, bamboo, plum trees and chrysanthemums represent the KI, or vital energy, of the four seasons and the four stages of human life. They are considered the ‘Four Nobles’.
  • Divine

    25,00
    Hand-painted artwork on rice paper. Meaning of the lily: The red spider lily is known as higanbana, the flower of the equinox, and is associated with the worship and celebration of ancestors. It is also regarded as an almost divine flower that grows in paradise, a symbol of elevation and spirituality. Size: 25 x 27 cm
  • Virtuosity

    150,00
    Hand-painted artwork on bamboo paper depicting a Koi carp. The significance of the carp: A Chinese legend tells of a carp swimming upstream along the Yellow River, facing a thousand hardships and dangers. Impressed by its determination, the gods transformed it into a dragon and granted it immortality. The meaning of this tale emphasises that anyone, through sheer willpower and after much effort and sacrifice, can achieve great feats. In China and especially in Japan, the carp is a symbol of courage and perseverance. Its virtues also define it as the alter ego of the samurai: courageous, strong and patient. Size: 50 x 23 cm
  • A hand-painted work on rice paper depicting the Japanese maple. Meaning of the maple tree Due to its appearance, the maple tree symbolises elegance, grace, impermanence and the transience of things. In autumn it sheds all its leaves; in Zen gardens, these are not gathered until the very last one has fallen. Size: 50 x 23 cm
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • Hand-painted fan made to order. A beautiful decorative item and/or practical accessory. Its bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. Plum The plum tree represents spring because its flowers bloom whilst there is still snow on the ground. A symbol of Spiritual Awakening. The plum tree embodies vigour, longevity, resilience and independence; it is “like an orphan who stands up on their own without anyone’s help”.
  • Hand-painted fan, made to order. A beautiful decorative item or, if desired, one intended for practical use. Its sturdy bamboo frame and paper embellished with gold flakes make it an elegant and refined piece. Plum The plum tree represents spring because its flowers bloom whilst there is still snow on the ground. A symbol of Spiritual Awakening. The plum tree embodies vigour, longevity, resilience and independence; it is “like an orphan who stands up without anyone’s help”.
  • Wooden fan display stand. A very practical item. Suitable for displaying all types of fans, from the smallest to the largest. The interlocking system is simple and functional. It consists of two parts: the rectangular base (made of wood) and the crescent-shaped/curved section (made of plastic), which slots into the designated slot.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • A postcard featuring a Sumi-e painting by the master Beppe Mokuza. The meaning of the subject is described on the back of the postcard.
  • Elegance

    15,00
    Hand-painted artwork on rice paper. The meaning of the orchid The orchid symbolises summer, femininity and elegance. “If you are in a cheerful mood, paint an orchid, for its leaves seem to fly and soar freely through space, its buds unfurl gracefully and serenely, and everything about that flower expresses happiness.” Chüeh Yin Size: 16x23cm
  • Docility

    15,00
    Hand-painted work on rice paper mounted on a white PP backing. The meaning of bamboo Bamboo is a symbol of enduring friendship and longevity. It represents flexibility rooted in strength. A metaphor for life, it evokes the character of the wise; green in all seasons, it does not break under the force of hurricanes. This points to a human quality of great adaptability that makes a person strong precisely because, when faced with life’s events, they do not resist change but flow with it and adapt to it. Size: 16x23cm
  • Simplicity

    15,00
    Hand-painted artwork on rice paper. The meaning of the orchid The orchid symbolises summer, femininity and elegance. “If you are in a cheerful mood, paint an orchid, for its leaves seem to fly and soar freely through space, its buds unfurl gracefully and serenely, and everything about that flower expresses happiness”. Chüeh Yin Size: 16x23cm

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