Thursday, May 24, 2012 - 02:33:12PM
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NAMIKI YUKARI HUMMINGBIRD FOUNTAIN
PEN
From a culture that has revered the art of writing for more than a thousand years, comes instruments that celebrate both writing and art. The Yukari Collection features writing instruments which are individually hand-crafted by the most revered of Japanese master artisans. Using the famed Maki-e technique which encompasses the creation of patterns and decorations with the use of sap from the Japanese lacquer tree (Urushi), gold and silver dust are sprinkled on the creation before it dries. The base of this work is commonly finished by lacquering and given a high gloss before further patterns are drawn. In 2009, Namiki presents four works of art from the Yukari collection, transforming traditional scenes from nature into striking fantasies. The Hummingbird design show the combined beauty of Togidashi and Taka-maki-e in intricate raised relief form. A must for fountain pen enthusiasts, designs from this collection also feature 18 karat gold nib. A traditional oriental wood gift box with bottled ink completes this striking presentation.
From a culture that has revered the art of writing for more than a thousand years, comes instruments that celebrate both writing and art. The Yukari Collection features writing instruments which are individually hand-crafted by the most revered of Japanese master artisans. Using the famed Maki-e technique which encompasses the creation of patterns and decorations with the use of sap from the Japanese lacquer tree (Urushi), gold and silver dust are sprinkled on the creation before it dries. The base of this work is commonly finished by lacquering and given a high gloss before further patterns are drawn. In 2009, Namiki presents four works of art from the Yukari collection, transforming traditional scenes from nature into striking fantasies. The Hummingbird design show the combined beauty of Togidashi and Taka-maki-e in intricate raised relief form. A must for fountain pen enthusiasts, designs from this collection also feature 18 karat gold nib. A traditional oriental wood gift box with bottled ink completes this striking presentation.
