--- product_id: 300736342 title: "Kuretake SAIBOKU SHIMBI 14 Sumi Ink Sticks Set and INK STONE \"SEIRAN\"" brand: "kuretake" price: "€ 367.50" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/300736342-kuretake-saiboku-shimbi-14-sumi-ink-sticks-set-and-ink store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 12 vibrant colors Washi-wrapped storage 2 black ink sticks Kuretake SAIBOKU SHIMBI 14 Sumi Ink Sticks Set and INK STONE "SEIRAN" **Brand:** kuretake **Price:** € 367.50 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎉 Elevate your artistry with Kuretake's exquisite ink set! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kuretake SAIBOKU SHIMBI 14 Sumi Ink Sticks Set and INK STONE "SEIRAN" by kuretake - **How much does it cost?** € 367.50 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/300736342-kuretake-saiboku-shimbi-14-sumi-ink-sticks-set-and-ink) ## Best For - kuretake enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kuretake brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Easy to Use:** Simply grind and mix to achieve your desired ink consistency effortlessly. - • **Depth of Color:** Experience the unique bluish-black ink for illustrations with unparalleled clarity. - • **Artisan Storage:** Each ink stick is lovingly wrapped in washi and housed in a beautiful paulownia box. - • **Preserve Your Art:** Designed for longevity, ensuring your ink remains vibrant and ready for your next masterpiece. - • **Unleash Your Creativity:** Explore 12 stunning traditional Japanese colors that transform your art. ## Overview The Kuretake SAIBOKU SHIMBI 14 Sumi Ink Sticks Set and INK STONE 'SEIRAN' offers a vibrant palette of 12 traditional Japanese colors, including two distinct black ink sticks for calligraphy and illustration. Each ink stick is carefully wrapped in washi and stored in a premium paulownia box, ensuring longevity and protection. This set is designed for artists who appreciate quality and tradition, making it easy to create stunning works of art. ## Description Kuretake SAIBOKU SHIMBI 14 Sumi Ink Sticks Set and INK STONE "SEIRAN" ## Features - [SAIBOKU SHIMBI] We have 12 colors that demonstrate the vibrancy of traditional Japanese colors. You can adjust and express various colors from vivid and dense or transparent and calm to best suit your works. This set also includes two black ink sticks. The first is black ink for calligraphy and painting, which has a slight, reddish-brown shade when diluted with an excess of water. Second is bluish-black ink color for illustration, which is clear and has a great depth of color. - [How to use] 1. Drop a coin-size droplet of water on the flat "hill" of the ink stone. 2. With some pressure, grind the ink stick into the water in a circular motion. 3. When the ink becomes your preferred consistency, guide the ink towards the ink "pool" of the ink stone 4. Repeat steps 1-3 until you've created the preferred amount of ink. - [How to store Saiboku Shimbi] Each ink stick is separately wrapped with Japanese traditional paper called ‘washi’ and placed in beautiful paulownia boxes, which provides protection to preserve the life of the ink. After each use, be sure to remove moisture by gently wiping the ink stick with cloth or paper. It is easy to rinse and clean the ink. Please store ink stick in the paulownia box to preserve. - [After use Ink Stone] After each use, be sure to remove any remaining moisture by gently wiping the ink stone using a cloth or paper and then rinse with water. - (CAUTION) We recommend that you grind the ink stick on a ceramic inkstone or plate. Please note that some stone inkstones are incompatible. Don't become too concerned about using the "correct way", simply enjoy and have fun! Do not leave in direct sunlight, high temperatures, places with high humidity, or places where temperature fluctuates greatly. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | Kuretake | | Point Type | Fine | | Ink Color | Black | ## Images ![Kuretake SAIBOKU SHIMBI 14 Sumi Ink Sticks Set and INK STONE "SEIRAN" - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LSVtwNiZS.jpg) ![Kuretake SAIBOKU SHIMBI 14 Sumi Ink Sticks Set and INK STONE "SEIRAN" - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7125X0LJjfS.jpg) ![Kuretake SAIBOKU SHIMBI 14 Sumi Ink Sticks Set and INK STONE "SEIRAN" - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71yyXHgmTtS.jpg) ![Kuretake SAIBOKU SHIMBI 14 Sumi Ink Sticks Set and INK STONE "SEIRAN" - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61U3cUGZD7S.jpg) ![Kuretake SAIBOKU SHIMBI 14 Sumi Ink Sticks Set and INK STONE "SEIRAN" - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+y0m6b6bS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars So pretty!!! *by P***3 on Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2021* Beautiful! It doesnt take a lot of pigments to make the inks. These ink sticks will last a life time! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/300736342-kuretake-saiboku-shimbi-14-sumi-ink-sticks-set-and-ink](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/300736342-kuretake-saiboku-shimbi-14-sumi-ink-sticks-set-and-ink) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*