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Suzuka Ink
"Sumi,” a type of black Japanese ink prepared in solid sticks, has been used by the Japanese since ancient times for writing and painting."Sumi" is ground with water on an ink slab and then used in its black liquid form.
It is said that the production of Suzuka ink can be traced back to the 8th century. Suzuka ink supposedly originated when Sumi was made after burning pine resin and then gathering the soot. During the Edo Period (166~1867), Sumi production expanded rapidly.
Even today, Suzuka ink is made using difficult manual procedures and it is favored by many calligraphers for its delicate fragrance and brilliant black color.
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