Business Closed

After more than 50 years in business, Aiko's Art Materials closed on April 11, 2008. Aiko's was founded in Chicago by Mrs. Aiko Nakane (1908-2004). The business has not only specialized in washi, handmade Japanese paper, but also in other hard-to-find Japanese art supplies such as fude (brushes for painting and calligraphy), hake (wide brushes for painting, pasting and dye work), sumi (black stick ink) and traditional water colors. In addition to these supplies Aiko's always stocked a selection of wonderful mingei pottery, prints and other hand-crafted Japanese items.

If you are searching for other sources of Japanese art supplies, please try the following links:

• www.paperconnection.com paper
• www.imcclains.com Japanese inks & print supplies
• www.campbell-logan.com bookbinding cloth

For general Japanese gift items, calendars and books:

J. Toguri Mercantile - Chicago (no website) 773-929-3500

Thank you for your caring and loyal support. Let us know if you have any questions: aikosart@gmail.com

Please Note: we are not accepting any returns or exchanges at this point