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What Konobori (Japanese carp streamers) say about strength and resilience
Legendary koi (carp) fish can be found in ponds across Japan, shimmering in an array of colors as they glide slowly through the waters with determined, hypnotic movements. Each year,...
Meet the Maker: Kyureido
Kyureido is one of the longest-established and most respected brush-makers in Kumano, Japan. As well as their revered makeup brushes, the company also produces calligraphy brushes and painting brushes in...
Nakamura Seisakusho Brushes Reviewed by Alicia Archer (aka Kinkysweat)
"I think the Nakamura Seisakusho brushes are just so well thought out." – Alicia Archer. Nakamura Seisakusho is a Kumano brush maker we've stocked at Fude Beauty since October 2020. We are...
Chikuhodo Z Series vs Kazan Homare by Alicia Archer (aka Kinkysweat)
One of the most common questions we hear is whether to go for the Chikuhodo Z Series brushes, or Kazan Homare brushes. We hear you! It's a difficult choice. Both made of...
Meet the Maker: Houkodou
Houkodou celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2020, making the company one of the oldest Fude producers in Japan. Located in Kumano, Japan’s premier region for Fude brushes, Houkodou is also...
Holiday Gift Guide 2020
It's time to treat your loved ones (including yourself!) with beautiful brushes to make you feel good. We've put together a collection of our popular, new and special brushes just for this...
Meet the Maker: Nakamura Seisakusho
In the countryside of southern Kumano in Hiroshima prefecture, Nakamura Seisakusho was founded in the early Showa period (1953) as a manufacturer of metal fittings. Over the next two decades,...
Koyudo Premium Series reviewed by Alicia Archer (aka Kinkysweat)
*The post contains affiliate links to support the work of the content creator. If you're new to Koyudo, or looking to expand your Koyudo collection, the Premium Series offers a set of...