Yoshiki at work

Now, written instructions on how to make 'Tenpyohitsu' have been long lost in the sands of time. However, through careful observation and sheer determination, Uematsu was able to recover this technique in his early 20s. Having the eyes of an entrepreneur and the hands of a true craftsman, Uematsu established Koyudo in 1978, further extending his influence in the industry by producing quality brushes one after the other.

Similar to the others in the business, Koyudo started as a calligraphy brush workshop. When the demand for calligraphy brush declined, Uematsu among other industry giants such as Tesshyu (Chikuhodo) forefronted the revolution that played an essential role in establishing high-end Japanese makeup brushes brands. As a result, the Koyudo Collection has become one of Japan's most known artisan makeup brushes. Since then, Koyudo has continued to cultivate Japanese brush-making traditions whilst making innovations against the backdrops of modernization.

Featuring various shapes and sizes, each creation from Koyudo is a splendid conversation between art and merchandise, craftsmanship and technology. And for the first time, a true master with his very own legacy in the making, Fujimori Uematsu proudly presents - the definitive master-made makeup tool - "Yoshiki".
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