Kumanofude (Kumano Brush)[Traditional Crafts designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry]Kumanofude Cooperative
| Exhibitor (Manufacturer) | Kumanofude Cooperative |
|---|---|
| Address | 3-13-19, Nakamizo, Kumano-cho, Aki-gun |
| TEL | （082）854-0074 |
| Established | 1976 |
| Representative | President: Shin Takemori |
| Number of employees | 96 member companies (As of August 2018) |
| Job description | Joint procurement and sale of raw materials and packaging materials for ink brush manufacturing, preparation of promotion plans and promotion business under the Act concerning the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries, certification of traditional kumanofude craftsmen, designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, etc. |
| Website | http://www.kumanofude.or.jp/ |
Located about 20km east of Hiroshima City in a natural basin surrounded by mountains in all four directions, Kumano-cho, Hiroshima is a town with a population of 25,000 that is known as the “town of brushes.” The precise manufacturing technique of Kumanofude has been passed down since the end of the Edo period through the efforts and passion of its people. In 1975, it was designated as a “traditional craft” by the Minister of International Trade and Industry (the present Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry), a first for the writing brush industry in Japan. At present, 22 traditional craftsmen are actively involved in the industry. In addition, along with writing brushes, painting brushes and cosmetic brushes, which began full-scale production after the Pacific War, by taking advantage of writing brush manufacturing techniques, are also major pillars of Kumano-cho.
Exhibits(Front): Calligraphy writing brush
Kumanofude Traditional Craftsmen
●Specially-made thin weasel hair kumano-fude made by Hakugen Fukugauchi
●Weasel hair Kumano-fude (Large) made by Joshu Aratani
●Thin sheep hair, Kumano-fude made by Meisui Odan
●Weasel hair, Kumano-fude (Small) made by Joshu Aratani
●Sheep hair, Harukaze made by Shinko Usui
●Weasel hair, Kumano-fude (Red) made by Seiho Nakagawa
●Weasel hair, Kumano-fude (Black) made by Seiho Nakagawa
Exhibits(Back): Cosmetic Brush “Makeup Brush Set [Rin]”
Exhibition of cosmetic brushes from the “KOYUDO collection,” the original brand of KOYUDO, based on an expanded theme of “tradition x innovation.” Hair materials include goat and gray squirrel and the shaft is made of “Mizumezakura,” used for Miyajima “Shamoji.”
KOYUDO is also a contributor in the “Folded-paper Crane Reproduction Project” and for gift boxes of “Rin,” also included is recycled paper used for the “folded paper cranes” and delivered to the Memorial Tower of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park from every part of the world.
・Powder brush：Goat hair
・Cheek brush：Goat hair
・Eyeshadow：Gray squirrel
・Shaft：Mizumezakura (cherry)
・Box：Folded crane recycled gift box
