{"product_id":"kokaun-japanese-ink-stick-sumi-ink-stick-by-kobaien-kyoto","title":"Kokaun Japanese Ink Stick - Sumi Ink Stick by Kobaien, Kyoto","description":"\u003cp\u003eKobaien has been making ink in Nara since 1577. This ink stick is one of their mid-range studio pieces- serious enough for real practice, approachable enough for someone starting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKokaun is a carbon soot ink with a warm, deep black tone. It grinds smoothly and produces consistent, rich ink that works well for both calligraphy and sumi-e painting. If you are learning to grind your own ink for the first time, this is a good place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe green box is simple and clean. Inside is a stick that will last a long time if you use it with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSourced from Kobaien’s Kyoto branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes in original green presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Kobaien, Kyoto, Japan (founded Nara, 1577)\u003cbr\u003eUse: Calligraphy, sumi-e painting, ink grinding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aya Zakkaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47957816344794,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"ILS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/0648\/1114\/files\/99379D5C-D54D-4686-BBB6-4EB087777422.jpg?v=1780763585","url":"https:\/\/ayazakkaya.com\/products\/kokaun-japanese-ink-stick-sumi-ink-stick-by-kobaien-kyoto","provider":"Aya Zakkaya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}