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:

Cosmo Seasons Embroidery Floss, #8077
Gradient Stamp Pad, Fruit Colors
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #009 Watermelon
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #015 Matcha
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #001 Powder Blue
Linen-Blend Bias Tape, Warm Brown
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #304 Limeade
Linen-Blend Bias Tape, Navy Blue
Hidamari Sashiko Thread, #004 Sky Blue
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