This wasn’t the only art shop I visited but it was certainly the loveliest with an interior seemingly unchanged for over 100 years. Opened by the current owner’s grandfather Tsukio Fujimoto in 1863, this small shop specialises in everything required for Nihonga painting: brushes, accessories and traditionally made pigments, all in wooden cabinets and drawers.
I was there for brushes which were everywhere and recognised several types that I already use.
As you can see below, I was able to test out the feel of these weasel hair brushes using water on paper before buying.
Ms Fujimoto does not export her brushes – she doesn’t need to as people will make the journey to her.
