Ink Stick + Stone Gift Set, White/Blue

S1680-Blue. Ink Stick + Stone Gift Set, White/Blue.

This set makes a lovely gift for anyone wishing to learn the classic art of sumi-e. Each kit contains one collapsible sumi brush, a sumi ink stick, and a white Suzuki stone for grinding ink in the traditional method. Ink stone has a lovely blue pattern along its side, and all items are packaged in a gorgeous wooden gift box with coordinating details.

Ink stones feature a flat surface for grinding sumi ink sticks into liquid ink, and a slanted well to hold water. Put a small amount of water into the well, then rub your ink stick in slow circles into the water until an ink of your desired consistency is reached. Clean surface thoroughly after each use for best results.

Measurements are as follows:

Box: 3.75” W x 4.9” H
Ink Stone: 1.75” W x 3” H x 0.5” D
Ink Stick: 2.9” H x 0.75” W
Brush: 6.25” full; 3.5 at longest when collapsed