Collection: Ink Rest

A Brush Rest for Ink Sticks to Pair with Your Inkstone

A “Bokusho” (ink rest) is a stand for placing an ink stick that is partially ground.
They can be made of ceramic, stone, metal, or wood, with ceramic ones being the most widely distributed in Japan.
In China during the Ming and Qing dynasties, some were made of jade or amber, with many intricately crafted pieces that held artistic value.
It is also said that such ink rests were once given as gifts to people of high status.

For small ink sticks used for kana, even a stone or seashell picked up can serve as an ink rest.
It can be enjoyable to keep a favorite ink rest among your calligraphy tools.