Sumi

Sumi (or Sumi-E) is a form of ancient ink and wash painting dating back to 618 A.D. during the Tang dynasty. Though historically done only in a range of black and grays, modern sumi painting incorporates bold vermillion hues. Bamboo brushes and pens are key when it comes to making the graceful and elegant strokes seen in Sumi styles. Sam Flax stocks the following Sumi supplies:

• Hake Brushes
• Yasutomo Haboku Stroke Brushes
• Bamboo Pens
• Yasutomo Inks in black and vermillion
• Papyrus, rice paper, washi paper and hosho paper