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:

Variegated Sashiko Thread, #54 Multi Red
Six-Ply Sashiko Thread, #53 Sea Breeze
Olympus Cotton Sashiko Thread, #25 Peach
Haunui Cotton/Wool Yarn, #324 Mount Ruapehu
Single-Fold Bias Tape, Blue Gingham
Now Now Buttons, Mottled Beige
Kakimori Mini Note Cover, Y + SONS Woven
Platinum Red Ink Cartridges, Box of 10
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #301 Summer Sun
Fern Rubber Stamp, 3" x 2"
Tough Dust Brush
Olympus Thin Sashiko Thread, #215 Red
Clover Seam Ripper
Vendor:Clover
Olympus Thin Sashiko Thread, #201 White
Half-Liter Clear Storage Canister
Single-Fold Bias Tape, Red Gingham
Linen-Blend Bias Tape, Soft Blue
Kakimori Mini Note Cover, Shimada Grey
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #103 Pink Yellow