Kumano brush designated by the Minister of traditional crafts products. The definition of Kumano brush are,
Traditional crafts name: 熊野筆 Kumano Fude (Kumano brush)
Traditional technique and procedure:
- Must be used chaff ash for Hinoshi and Kemomi procedure
- Must be use scissors and Sungi for Sunkiri (cutting procedure)
- Hair blending must be Nerimaze procedure
- Tightening must be hemp thread
Traditional used material:
- Hair must be used goat, horse, deer, raccoon dog, weasel, cat or equivalent animal hair
- Handle must be bamboo or wood
Manufacturing location:
Kumano-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima
Kumano Brush is said softly as an angel feather. Try and feel it!