Craft · No. 196
No. 196文具
Kumano Fude (Kumano Brushes)
熊野筆
kumano fude · 広島県
Kumano Fude are handcrafted brushes produced in Kumano-cho, Hiroshima Prefecture, encompassing calligraphy, painting, and makeup brushes. Renowned for their exceptional quality and meticulous craftsmanship, they are widely used by artists, calligraphers, and beauty professionals both in Japan and abroad.
- Origin
- 広島県
- Category
- 文具
- Materials
- 獣毛 · Bamboo · Wood
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The origins of brush-making in Kumano-cho date to the late Edo period. Situated in a mountainous area with limited arable land, local farmers suppleme…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
The production of Kumano brushes involves numerous meticulous hand-crafted stages. The process begins with sorting and aligning raw hairs by length an…
No. IVClimate
Kumano-cho lies in a hilly region bordering the Chugoku Mountains, where limited flat farmland historically pushed residents toward side trades and pe…
