Calligraphy – The Way of Writing
Japanese calligraphy, the way of writing (Shodo), is strongly rooted in Japanese tradition and, like the tea ceremony and martial arts (Budo), one...
Every shodo calligraphy starts by choosing the proper calligraphy paper or shodo paper. In this section of Japanwelt’s calligraphy shop you can find different types of Japan paper for the „way of writing“.
Equally important as high quality shodo paper is a perfect calligraphy brush. Visit this section of Japnwelt to find your Japanese brush, as well as other calligraphy brushes and special shodo brushes.
Shodo ink comes traditionally in form of an ink-stick, that has to be prepared with water on a special ink stone (suzuri). At Japnwelt we offer you japanese ink-sticks, ready-made Japanese ink (sumi) and Chinese ink.
Shikishi, are Japanese art-boards for the traditonal shodo calligraphy. In Contrast to normal Japanese calligraphy paper, are shikishi more robust and the perfect display art board for your own shodo artworks.
Use one of our rollpassepartouts or kakemono, to showcase your shodo or sumi-e artworks as well as other Japanese scroll paintings on a beautiful background that will amaze your visitors and friends.
In this section we offer you all the necessary calligraphy accessories for the Japanese art of Shodo - from the high quality suzuri ink stone to elegant paperweights to secure your paper while writing.
Kalligraphie "Jahr der Schlange 2025" - „Hebi-doshi“
Diese Kalligraphie wird von der japanischen...
€89.00 *
Kalligraphie "Jahr der Schlange 2025" Hebi to Sakura
Diese Kalligraphie mit Sumi-e Zeichnung wird von der...
€89.00 *
Kalligraphie "Jahr der Schlange 2025 - Hebi no Mai"
Diese Kalligraphie mit Sumi-e Zeichnung wird von der...
€89.00 *
Glückwunschkarte mit handgemalter Kalligraphie zum Jahr...
Diese Kalligraphie Zeichnung im Postkartenformat wird...
€29.00 *
Calligraphy – The Way of Writing
Japanese calligraphy, the way of writing (Shodo), is strongly rooted in Japanese tradition and, like the tea ceremony and martial arts (Budo), one of the disciplines associated with Zen Buddhism. Practicing calligraphy is a way of training and expressing the attributes of concentration and perfection. In his movements, a shodo master follows strict guidelines and never deviates from the prescribed ritual. Each motion of the hand has a particular significance, and each stroke of the brush has a purpose.
Japanese calligraphy developed from Chinese characters in the 6th century. In the beginning, writing was an activity engaged in only by monks, who recorded Buddhist teachings. Later this knowledge spread to the nobility, and various styles were developed for different occasions. Calligraphy is a traditional art form still practiced and appreciated in Japan today. Calligraphy is widely used as decoration and can be found everywhere, in public buildings and private homes.
If you want to follow the way of writing and practice the art of calligraphy yourself, you will find all the materials you need here at Japanwelt.