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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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’.
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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
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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
