Kinkouen

The sumi ink is made in collaboration with Kinkoen, a 150-year-old family-run business in Nara. As the first capital of Japan and home to notable temples and shrines, Nara has been known for sumi since the 8th century. With the decline of sumi use, Kinkoen is one of the few remaining companies that still produce sumi in Japan.

Kurotani Washi

Kurotani washi is one of the most renowned washi makers in Japan, with 800 years of history to back up their pedigree. The village of Kurotani-cho revolves around washi making, and their process — all these years later — is still entirely by hand. Appropriately, their style of washi is famous for its durability. Kurotani Washi has been nurturing and passing on the tradition for generations, incorporating new techniques and crafting new products to expand their skills.