Cheek (Blush) Brush / Nao Series / Medium

Craftsman of Kumano Brushes combine traditional brush making skill with modern technology to produce the highest quality of cosmetic brushes. The brush has the right level of firmness which enable your makeup to finish easily and beautifully.
The brush has a mountainous shape that can apply color to your aiming points. Why don't you try the Kumano cosmetic brush, which is the ideal item for your daily makeup with traditional technology cultivated over many years?
Recommend Usage: Blush

Length：15.1cm
Weight：21g

Goat hair
PBT

STUDIO NAKAMURA

"0.05mm ultra-fine bristles, the crystallization of our original technology"

We are exploring how we can bring traditional technology to today's consumers. We select materials and manufacture all types of cosmetic brushes according to various beauty concerns and wishes, such as how it feels when applied to the skin, how easy it is to care for, and how it responds to sensitive skin. Because they are used every day, we carefully and wholeheartedly make each brush one by one, valuing "comfort" that resonates with the skin and the heart.

ARTISAN STORY

Nakamura Studio
Since its establishment in 1953 as a hardware manufacturer, the company has been working with Kumano brushes for many years and has inherited the importance of craftsmanship and the reliability of products that can be used continuously. As the brush is used to express their creativity, he is focusing on making the brush that is easy for users to express their feeling.

KUMANO FUDE / KUMANO BRUSHES

About 190 years ago / 1830s / Late Edo Period

Kumano’s brush industry began in the late Edo period when farmers from a town with little arable land traveled to the Kansai region for seasonal work and returned selling brushes and ink from Nara and other centers. Residents then learned brush making in places such as Arima and Nara, bringing the skills home and spreading production through the town from the 1830s.

In Japan, Kumano is known simply as “the town of brushes.” Its calligraphy brushes remain important, while painting and cosmetic brushes have become globally recognized. Even as everyday brush writing declined, techniques for preserving natural hair tips found new life in makeup and professional animation brushes.

The surprising fact is that Kumano was not especially rich in the animal hair or bamboo used to make brushes. It became a major production center through accumulated knowledge rather than local raw materials—a town built by people learning, returning and teaching one another.

Individual Differences

As each piece is individually handcrafted, slight variations in color, pattern, shape, and texture may occur. These subtle differences are a natural characteristic of handcrafted works, making each piece truly unique. We hope you will enjoy these individual variations as part of the beauty and character of Japanese craftsmanship.

Production Time

If an item is not currently in stock, it may be made to order by the artisan. As each piece is carefully handcrafted, production may take several months depending on the item and the artisan's schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding.