As a result of strict Japanese quality inspection; Traditional lacquer art Ayaga (Iromiyabi) Traditional lacquer art Ayaga is a writing instrument series that expresses the traditional Japanese ``color'' and the elegant beauty of ``elegance'' using colored lacquer. The value of lacquered furniture (lacquerware) was established during the Nara and Heian periods as a symbol of the wealth of the aristocratic society and a beauty that represented the world of God and Buddhism, and it is said that colored lacquer developed accordingly. The pen barrel is finished with colored lacquer, and the paulownia box is made with the famous Sanada string, which is why we named it the Traditional Lacquer Art Ayaga series, reflecting the beauty and depth of Japanese tradition, and the lacquer that moisturizes and moves people. The body is made of ebonite, and the lacquer surface is polished using the ``Ishime-nuri'' lacquer art technique, in which the surface of the lacquer is uneven like the surface of a stone. This is a heavy-duty fountain pen equipped with Sailor's unique 21-karat gold super large nib. From the color of cloth dyed with light cloves. After dyeing, it is a yellow-brown color with a faint scent that lingers for a while. This color was loved during the Heian period, when incense culture was popular. Click here for Tanuka's page! The color of cloth that is dyed using the beans of the same name. Dull red color. Made from imported materials, it was considered a noble color used by high-ranking people because it was valuable. Click here for Suho's page! A deep blue color that is dyed so darkly that it approaches black. When indigo dyeing, the cloth is ``katsu'' (pounded) in order to dye it deeply, so it was favored by the samurai class as a winning color. Click here for the Deep Indigo page! The color is a combination of Chitose green indigo and Kariyasu. A deep, dark green color reminiscent of pine needles. It is associated with the evergreen pine tree, and its green color, which remains unchanged even after 1,000 years (Chitose), symbolizes immortality and changelessness. Click here for the Chitose Midori page! Paulownia boxes are said to be the most suitable material for storing lacquer products. The tying cord is made of Sanada cord, which is said to have been used by Sen no Rikyu in his tea ceremony toolbox, which is durable and does not stretch easily. Kaga-nuri Yamanaka lacquerware is a traditional craft that was born in the Yamanaka Onsen area of Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Since ancient times, tableware and other daily necessities that can be considered traditional Japanese crafts have been made of wood (bowls, etc.). Under these circumstances, the wood crafts of the Yamanaka area achieved a reputation that is unparalleled in Japan. During the Edo period, lacquer art was created in the Yamanaka area, and Yamanaka-nuri was born when lacquer and maki-e were applied to wood. Currently, among the many lacquer production areas in Japan, Yamanaka-nuri (also referred to as Kaga-nuri in recent years) is known for its creativity, which is unmatched in other lacquer production areas, while enhancing the robustness and elegance that are characteristic of lacquerware. We produce rich lacquerware. Lacquer crafts require skilled craftsmanship due to the nature of lacquer, and craftsmanship is also required of lacquer artists who are active as artists, so the highly creative lacquer crafts are also of excellent quality. . The Kaga lacquer applied to this product is the work of Mr. Mimako Kobayashi, an artist who lives in Kaga City and has been involved in the lacquer art for nearly 30 years. Misaki Kobayashi Born in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. After graduating from the Ishikawa Prefectural Wajima Lacquer Art Training Institute, he became an apprentice to Mr. Shunpei Kakude, a traditional craftsman, and then an apprentice to Mr. Masao Kobayashi, a makie master.2007 Representative of Kobayashi Lacquer Art Studio Exhibition of works and demonstration of maki-e at Exposition in Quebec, Canada Displayed maki-e decorative panels in New York 2007 At the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, donated a gift to President Fernández of the Dominican Republic Belongs to the Japanese Crafts Association Ishime-nuri is a lacquer painting technique in which the surface of the lacquer is uneven like the skin of a stone. is. The fine grained stones are coated with lacquer and rolled with ink powder or dry lacquer powder, then lacquer is applied on top and polished. In addition, since lacquer hardens by absorbing moisture from the air, it takes several days to several weeks to make impressions, so it takes several months to complete a lacquer work. This product is made by applying lacquer that is treated with ebonite on the main body of the fountain pen, then applying a base coat of lacquer on top of that, then rolling dry lacquer powder made in the same color as the colored lacquer, and then applying a finishing layer of lacquer. After that, it is a masterpiece that has been polished with many coats of colored lacquer. At our store, we basically open the manufacturer's bag and inspect the new product before selling it. In addition, since this is a common stock with physical stores, we may test prints at the store. Fountain pens are carefully cleaned after each test pen, but due to the characteristics of the product, some ink or water droplets may remain on the nib or inside the pen body. Please be aware of this in advance. 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