ABOUT IKANE
I am a visual artist. The choice of paper, the flexibility of a brush and the preparation of ink are part of my work. That interest in the tools themselves led me to create IKANE. Today, the shop focuses on Chinese calligraphy and incense-seal sets, alongside a small selection of inks and accessories.
"In art, you always start again."
— Alberto Giacometti
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY
Brush, ink stick, inkstone and paper: these are the Four Treasures of the Scholar, the traditional foundations of Chinese calligraphy.
Ink is prepared by grinding a solid stick on a stone with a little water. Its concentration changes with the amount of water added; on paper, the brush leaves a line that can be sharp, dense or diffuse depending on the movement and the surface.
IKANE offers calligraphy sets centred on these instruments, with contents varying by set. Inks, brushes and papers can also be purchased separately. The exact contents of each set are detailed on its product page.
Explore the calligraphy sets →"Before the act, there is attention."
— Shunryū Suzuki
BEFORE IT GOES ONLINE
I look at the material, format, finish, dimensions and actual use of the product. When possible, I also order a sample to examine it more closely.
AVAILABILITY
Availability can sometimes change. If an item becomes unavailable after your order, I contact you to offer a suitable alternative when possible, or a full refund.
INCENSE SEALS
Incense seals use fragrant powder rather than a stick. A stencil guides the powder into an unbroken line over a level bed of ash.
Once lit, the ember follows the pattern. The thickness and even distribution of the powder matter: if the line breaks, the burn may stop before reaching the end.
What interests me is the drawing involved in this technique. You choose a form, lay it out carefully and watch it gradually disappear as it burns.
IKANE offers incense sets with a burner and the tools used for this preparation. The exact contents are listed on each product page.
DELIVERY
Metropolitan France and the Netherlands
Estimated delivery: 7–15 working days
Free shipping from €60
European cross-border sales are subject to regulatory obligations that can differ from one country to another and are particularly burdensome for a very small independent shop.
IKANE is therefore opening deliveries gradually, starting with metropolitan France and the Netherlands.
Other European destinations may be added as these requirements become easier to manage. The list above will be updated accordingly.
Origin
Products are shipped from our partners’ logistics centres, mainly located in Asia, particularly in China.
Several products
When possible, several items are consolidated before shipping in order to favour a single parcel.
Packaging
Products currently retain the manufacturers’ packaging and may not yet systematically feature IKANE’s visual identity.
Delivery times
Delivery times are estimates and include consolidation, preparation and transport of the order.
Yes, but gradually.
No "mass-produced" new features: we add what makes sense, at the pace of our trials and discoveries.
Our tools come from several regions of the world, mainly China, East Asia and Europe, depending on the associated expertise.
Some tools come from small manufacturers specializing in calligraphy or inks. Others come from reliable European suppliers.
Our criterion is not origin, but usage:
If a tool works well, reacts correctly, lasts over time and inspires creativity, we select it.
Delivery times vary depending on the item.
— on average 7 to 15 working days depending on the suppliers,
— some products may arrive more quickly,
— others require a little more time depending on their origin.
We always indicate the estimated delivery time before order confirmation.
Yes. You have 14 days after receipt to request a return.
Items must be new, unused and in their original packaging.
For hygiene and quality reasons, inks, paints, liquids and consumables can only be returned if they have never been opened.
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer, unless the error is ours.
For any inquiries, please write to us at:
Hi@ikaneworld.paris
Simply send us a message with a photo of the product in question.
We always find a quick and clean solution:
refund, return or replacement, as appropriate.
Yes. Part of our selection is designed to help you get started without intimidation:
simple brushes, creative kits, notebooks, affordable inks.
