Luxury on-the-go! Just because you’re traveling, running around town, or at the offices, doesn’t mean you can’t keep beautiful makeup brushes by your side. Chikuhodo’s Maki-e portable brushes are compact and light, making them easy to pop into a handbag or suitcase, and feature the stunning detail work signature of the Maki-e series.

Maki-e Series
Chikuhodo collaborated with the prestigious lacquerware brand Yamanaka-Shikki to produce this exquisite range of Maki-e brushes. The process involves painting a pattern with lacquer and then sprinkling it with gold or silver powder to create a stunning, luminous finish. Lacquerware is a traditional craft of Ishikawa prefecture, where it has been produced for over 450 years. These brushes are a true asset to any collection, and make an ideal gift.

This gorgeous set of Makie-decorated makeup brushes includes:

MK-11 Powder Brush
Hair: Squirrel, Sokoho goat
Bristle shape: Round
Bristle length: 40mm
Brush length: 103mm (retracted), 175mm (extended)

MK-12 Cheek Brush
Hair: Squirrel, Sokoho goat
Bristle shape: Round
Bristle length: 30mm
Brush length: 72mm (retracted), 130mm (extended)

MK-15 Lip Brush
Hair: Weasel
Bristle shape: Flat
Bristle length: 11mm
Brush length: 88mm (retracted), 144mm (extended)

Please note, due to the handmade nature of these brushes, dimensions may vary slightly.


Read our Guide to Bristle Shapes 

You can choose your desired shipping method during checkout. For purchases of multiple items, if you've ordered several items in the one order, your purchases will be bundled together subject to shipping fees just once.

International shipping

Carrier: Japan Post
Cost for purchases under $100: $20
Cost for purchases $100 and over: FREE
Shipping time: 1-3 weeks (most often around 7-10 days, depending on location)

Carrier: EMS
Cost: $30
Shipping time: 5-7 days 

Domestic shipping (Japan)

Carrier: Sagawa
Cost for purchases under $100: 1,080 yen
Cost for purchases over $100: FREE
Shipping time: 3-5 days