Stamps-Carving is a heat-booming in Hong Kong in the Handmade Art World after inviting several Japanese Stamps Artists by holding exhibitions since 2008’. The Origin of Stamps-Carving is from Japan, we called it as “Keshigomu-Hanko”. “Keshigomu” means an eraser/a rubber; “Hanko” means a stamp in Japanese. It is a very interesting hobby using a designer knife to carve the images out from the rubber.

There are some translated Stamps-Carving Books are well-known to the Hong Kong people published by Ms. Tomoko Tsukui, the Founder of Stamps-Carving in Japan. It is not only a popular hobby in Japan, but also one of a kind beautiful art piece handmade by the artist obtained an official qualification issued by Hinodewashi Co., Ltd.

The Artist & Designer of Tsubuan Stamp, Mr. Tomomasa Inoue, is coming to Hong Kong during his Solo Exhibition on September 11th (Saturday). He is going to show you the know-how and techniques of stamps-carving, demonstrate in front of you in a close-distance, why not meeting him in person to share the joy of stamps-carving during his stay! He will be the FIRST Stamps-Carving Artist gives a demonstration in Hong Kong.

Ms. Inoue used to be a Kindergarten teacher in a younger time. However he fell in love in Keshigomu-Hanko, attended several events and activities within Japan to promote and teaching the joy of carving stamps. His works are very popular among all the Stamp-Lovers in Japan, and in Hong Kong. He just finished a big event in Tokyo called Design-Festa in May and he sold around 450 handmade stamps in two days event!