Rare & Hard-to-Find Supplies from Japan

St. Louis Art Supply is proud to be one of America's leading suppliers of Japanese art materials. Our selection goes way beyond the basic sumi inks and washi paper — we stock a huge array of Japanese watercolors, washi tapes, studio accessories, pens, pencils, stationery, and office supplies.

Why are we so committed to supplying products made in Japan? Two reasons: first, Japan has the world's most exciting art supply and stationery industry, with much greater domestic demand than other markets. Second, the Japanese manufacturing sector is known around the world for its efficiency, accuracy, and outstanding value compared to other major export countries. We collect the best supplies in the world, and many of the best-in-class items in our industry come from Japan.

Scroll down to see thousands of writing and painting products from Japanese factories:

Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #103 Pink Yellow
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #017 Moss Green
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #020 Pearl White
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #003 Snow White
Single-Fold Bias Tape, Blue Gingham
Now Now Buttons, Mottled Beige
Haunui Natural Wool Yarn, #24 Tauranga
Haunui Cotton/Wool Yarn, #319 Milford Sound
TUZU Adjust Fountain Pen, Soft Grey
Olympus Sashiko Sampler, Seigaiha
Six-Ply Sashiko Thread, #53 Sea Breeze
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #301 Summer Sun
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #013 Taupe