ShuNan Bamboo Sea 蜀南竹海, Bamboo Life

ShuNan 蜀南 means "Shu South" the southern part of the ancient Shu kingdom (now Sichuan province). ShuNan Bamboo Sea (蜀南竹海) is probably the largest bamboo…

Four Gentlemen: Bamboo – painting techniques from Mustard Seed Garden – 兰竹梅菊 : 竹 zhú

Part of a series of articles on painting techniques from 'Mustard Seed Garden' manual and encyclopedia of chinese painting. Cover Picture Cover pictures by master…

Painting Silk

Silk and tea might be the two most well-known products when we talk about China. Besides using for clothing, silk has been playing an important…

Expedited Free Shipping: Old Hu Kai Wen 40 Years Old Inkstick

This very fine inkstick is handmade by the Old Hu Kai Wen ink craftsmen in 1970s. It is very beautifully crafted. The method used to… $397.04 (USD)

Lin FengMian 林风眠

We love Lin FengMian's art! Lin FengMian started Chinese painting at age of 6 by learning Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden and continued art…

Become a Japanese Calligrapher – Sol Michiels

Please note: This interview was done in DUTCH. In the second part of this post, you will find dutch version. :) We hope you like…

苏武牧羊 Shepherd Su Wu Turpentine Soot Inkstick

Decorated with illustration of the famous Chinese story of the politician Su Wu as a shepherd. It is a very fine piece and recommend for professional calligraphy… $74.20 (USD)

Brush Buyer Guide

Over 60 brushes including specialist and premium Red Star and a value range from Inkston, all quality handmade Xuan brushes from traditional workshop in Anhui. Special…