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What is Kumano Brush?

Kumano Town, located in the southwestern part of Hiroshima Prefecture, is a city of brushes with a 180-year history and tradition of brush making. The production of the best brushes in Japan is supported by the brush-making skills of the traditional Kumano brushes. "Kumano makeup brushes" apply this technique, selecting carefully selected raw materials and carefully creating each brush while making the most of the characteristics of the bristles.

More than 70 processes are carried out , mostly by hand, to complete a single Kumano brush . The gentle texture and fineness of the hair are achieved by making use of natural hair, which is characterized by the delicacy and moderate stiffness of the hair tips .
Even without using animal hair, Kumano brushes have earned the trust of people all over the world.