Nara Brush by Chiyomi Tanaka - This is an offcial website in English of Chiyomi Tanaka, a Nara brush artisan certified by the government of Japan.

The ancient city of Nara has a long history.

There is a corner of the alley that runs off the main street of Naramachi, where old-fashioned, quaint old private houses are dotted about, where rows of row houses line the street.

This is a small street that has been reborn as a cafe and a general goods store.
One of these is Chiyomi Tanaka's traditional Nara brush workshop and store.

Welcome to the website introducing the brush making of Chiyomi Tanaka, a brush artisan from Nara, Japan.

She is one of only seven certified Japanese brush artisans in Nara, Japan, and the only woman who was featured by The New York Times Style Magazine.

About Chiyomi Tanaka The ancient city of Nara, Japan has a long history over 1200 years. There is a corner of the alley that runs off the main street of Naramachi, where old-fash...

How to make a Nara brush? While some traditional crafts are made through division of labor, Nara brushes are unique in that a single artisan is responsible for everything from purchas...

The origins of the Japanese brush “Fude”, ( brush ) was introduced to Japan from the Chinese continent during the Asuka period (538-710 CE) and became widespread among monks and aristocrats....

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All products: Chiyomi Tanaka traditional brushes Chiyomi Tanaka is a brush craftsman living in Nara, Japan. She handcrafts her brushes from natural materials. She carves the brush handle, attaches the bristles...