All Da Vinci brushes are handmade in Germany by Da Vinci in their 100% eco friendly, sweatshop free factory. Family owned and operated since 1890, Da Vinci strives to make the best cosmetic and artist brushes in the world for every application and at every price level. Skilled brush makers and technicians control every step of your brushes journey from raw material to finished product. All handles are from sustainable wood sources and only the best ferrules are used that are rust resistant and built to last.