Coarse Horsehair Brush with Bamboo Handle

This coarse horsehair brush features a beautifully burned bamboo handle, leather hanging strap, and thick, resilient bristles that create bold, gestural marks. Designed for artists who work with ink, watercolor, or other fluid media, the brush responds with energy and texture, allowing both control and spontaneity.

Each bamboo handle is fire-cured for strength and finished to reveal unique patterns, making every brush distinct in character.

Specifications

• Bristles: Coarse natural horsehair 
• Bristle length: Approx. 1.75 inches
• Handle: Burned bamboo with a leather hanging strap
• Total width: Approx. 8 inches
• Media: Ideal for ink, watercolor, and other fluid media
• Use: Perfect for large, expressive strokes, textural effects, and layered mark-making

This brush offers a dynamic range of movement and surface variation — a bold, responsive tool for expressive painters and large-scale work.

Brush Demonstration

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