AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- https://www.goods-japan.com/ AGJ - Authentic Goods from Japan is the shopping site where you can find unique authentic Japanese products. 326 https://www.goods-japan.com/data/goods-japan/image/topimg/shop_img.jpg en-us AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2026-01-27T14:27:20-08:00 AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #49 "Dragonfly" Sailor Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/439 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #49
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Dragonfly01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Dragonfly02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Dragonfly03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Dragonfly04
Blue urushi
Blue gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Dragonfly05
Dragonfly: Togidashi Maki-e
Abalone shell
Coat gold powder with vermilion urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Dragonfly06
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Dragonfly07
Water lines: Tsukegaki Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Dragonfly08


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Dragonfly #49
Maki-e Artist:Daikai
Technique:Togidashi Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:21K Gold with 24K Gold plating
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 141mm
weight:22g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 1300.00 2026-01-27T14:27:20-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #53 "Koban (Japanese old coin)" Sailor King of Pen KOP Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/443 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This design… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #53
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban04
Kyoho Koban (Japanese old coin): Tsuke-gaki Makie
Raised by sprinkling silver powder twice and coating white urushi lacquer three times
Kyoho big size Koban (Japanese old coin) made by Gold in early 1700s
These characters in India ink say "Jyuryo issued by Goto"
Jyuryo(Ten Ryo): Old Japanese monetary unit

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban05
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban07
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban08
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban09
Kan-ei Tsuho(Japanese old coin):
Bring up with Silver powder and Urushi twice, then sprinkling alloy(Gold and Copper) powder
Waves and borders: Sprinkle Gold powder after bringing up by silver powder and urushi on the background

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban10
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban11
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban12
Tensho Koban(Japanese old coin): Tsuke-gaki Makie
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban06
Go-san Paulownia(One of the Family crests):
Sprinkle silver powder and coat urushi on it twice

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban13
Bunsei Nanryo silver coin[1820-30 A.C.]:
Sprinkle silver powder and coat it, then do the same thing twice
Then, burnish and polish it
The characters are used Silver powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban14
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban15
Ichibu-Gin (Japanese old silver coin): Tsuke-gaki Makie
Raise the whole design by sprinkling silver powder and coat urushi lacquer twice, and then make characters using silver powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban16
Tenpo Tsuho (Japanese old coin):
Background: Raise the whole design by sprinkling silver powder and coat urushi lacquer twice, and then the whole design is decorated with sprinkled Blue gold powder
Edges (Highest levels): burnished after bringing up with sprinkling Silver powder and coating by urushi lacquer, and sprinkling Blue gold powder on the background
Kanji characters(Tenpo Tsuho): Blue gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban17
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban18
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban19
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban20
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Koban21


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Koban (Japanese old coin) #53
Maki-e Artist:Daikai
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:30mm(Dia.) x 175mm
weight:113g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 5000.00 2025-11-04T17:11:07-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #78 "Fox wedding parade" Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/501 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren". This design… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #78
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Pilot Namiki fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Fox wedding parade01

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Fox wedding parade02
Byakutan-nuri: the technique of applying transparent lacquer over the design to make patterns stand out.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Fox wedding parade03
Byakutan-nuri: the technique of applying transparent lacquer over the design to make patterns stand out.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Fox wedding parade04
Fox : Taka Maki-e
Gold powders, Silver powders
Shrine gate: Colored urushi
The inside of the shrine gate: Colored urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Fox wedding parade05
Fox : Taka Maki-e
Gold powders
Shrine gate: Colored urushi
The inside of the shrine gate: Colored urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Fox wedding parade06
Fox : Taka Maki-e
Gold powders, Silver powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Fox wedding parade07
Fox : Taka Maki-e
Gold powders, Silver powders
Paper Lanturn: Gold flakes and colored urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Fox wedding parade08
Fox : Taka Maki-e
Gold powders, Silver powders
Shrine gate: Colored urushi
The inside of the shrine gate: Colored urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Fox wedding parade09
Fox : Taka Maki-e
Gold powders, Silver powders
Paper Lanturn: Gold flakes and colored urushi
Bushes: Spreading colored urushi on Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Fox wedding parade10
Artist's name: Vermilion urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Fox wedding parade11
Sacred gem : Hira Maki-e
Gold powders
Rain: Silver powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Fox wedding parade12
The key of the gem warehouse : Hira Maki-e
Key: Silver powders
Key handle: Gold powders
Strings: Vermilion urushi



[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Fox wedding parade #78
Maki-e Artist:mokuren
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #15
Nib size:Broad
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 179mm
weight:48g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 3000.00 2025-11-04T08:23:05-08:00 shop 1911 Nashiji Naginata Togi https://www.goods-japan.com/product/209 In honor of Sailor’s foundation year, the 1911 Series was introduced 25 years ago. It has maintained… 1911 Nashiji Naginata TogiIn honor of Sailor’s foundation year, the 1911 Series was introduced 25 years ago. It has maintained the high quality material and craftsmanship from the start. The smooth writing quality of the wide selection of 21K and 14K nibs available for this model is a testament to the 95 years experience in writing instruments. Enjoy this traditional style with elegance and quality.

Naginata-togi
The shape of a Naginata-togi nib is rather long compared with other pen nibs. The pen point is ground into a shape similar to the blade of a Naginata sword. This unique pen nib allows a broad range of writing angles and provides smooth calligraphy even when writing with light pressure.

Item Number: 3521
Colors: Black
Materials: PMMA Resin
Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type
Nib selection: MF, M, 21K Gold Naginata Togi
Size: 18mm*141mm
Weight: 22.2g

]]> Sailor AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 348.00 2025-08-27T16:10:07-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #76 "Skeleton" Sailor Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/499 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren". This design… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #76
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeleton01

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeleton02
Byakutan-nuri: the technique of applying transparent lacquer over the design to make patterns stand out.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeleton03
Byakutan-nuri: the technique of applying transparent lacquer over the design to make patterns stand out.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeleton04
Skeleton : Hira Maki-e
Silver powders
Tricorn Hat: Color urushi, Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeleton05
Skeleton : Hira Maki-e
Silver powders
Tricorn Hat: Color urushi, Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeleton06
Fire balls : Hira Maki-e
Gold powders, Silver powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeleton07
Fire balls : Hira Maki-e
Gold powders, Silver powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeleton08
Skeleton : Taka Maki-e
Gold powders
Byakutan-nuri: the technique of applying transparent lacquer over the design to make patterns stand out.
Dews: Gold Hirame flakes

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeleton09
Skeleton : Taka Maki-e
Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeleton10
Skeleton : Taka Maki-e
Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeleton11
Shamisen : Taka Maki-e
Winding string parts: Silver powders
Strings: Gold powders
Byakutan-nuri: the technique of applying transparent lacquer over the design to make patterns stand out.
Dews: Gold Hirame flakes

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeleton12
Shamisen : Taka Maki-e
Shamisen pick: Silver powders
Shamisen skin: Spread color urushi on silver powders
Wooden part: Color Urush
Dews: Gold Hirame flakes

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeleton13
Artist's name: Vermilion Urushi


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Skeleton #76
Maki-e Artist:mokuren
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:18K Gold
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 179mm
weight:51g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 3300.00 2024-12-17T03:40:22-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #74 "Phoenix(Hoh-Oh)" Sailor KOP Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/497 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This design is… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #74
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Phoenix01

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Phoenix02

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Phoenix03

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Phoenix04
Phoenix : Taka Maki-e
Eye: Kirikane(Gold flake), Black Urushi
Eye area: Vermilion Urushi
Beak: Gold powders
Cockscomb: Siver powders
Yellow parts: Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Phoenix05
Phoenix : Taka Maki-e
Feet: Gold powders
Craws: Siver powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Phoenix06
Ho-ho's long tail : Taka Maki-e(Raised lacquerwork)
The top of the tail: Abalone shell
Gold pwders, Siver powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Phoenix07
Ho-ho's long tail : Taka Maki-e(Raised lacquerwork)
The top of the tail: Abalone shell

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Phoenix08
Phoenix's long tail : Taka Maki-e
The top of the tail: Abalone shell
Gold powders, Silver powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Phoenix09
Phoenix's long tail : Taka Maki-e
The top of the tail: Abalone shell
Gold powders, Silver powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Phoenix12
Bamboo : Hira Maki-e and Lacquer painting
Leaves: Color urushi lacquer)
Oulline: Gold pwders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Phoenix13
Paulownia : Hira Maki-e and Lacquer painting
Leaves: Color urushi lacquer
Oulline: Gold pwders


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Phoenix(Hoh-Oh) #74
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Broad
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 179mm
weight:58g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 4500.00 2024-12-15T01:56:04-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #75 "Pirate ship" Sailor KOP Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/498 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This design is… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #75
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirate ship01

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirate ship02

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirate ship03

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirate ship04
Pirate ship : Taka Maki-e
Flag: Silver powders, Black urushi
Sail: Black Urushi, Spread Black urushi on silver powders
Horn, Eye ball: Gold powders
Fang, Stomach, Dorsal fin: Silver powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirate ship05
Wave : Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Wavy line: Gold powders
Surging sea, Splash: Silver powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirate ship06

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirate ship07
Pirate ship : Taka Maki-e
Flag: Silver powders, Black urushi
Sail: Black Urushi, Spread Black urushi on silver powders
Abalone, Gold powders, Silver powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirate ship08

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirate ship09

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirate ship10

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirate ship11
Wave : Hira Maki-e
Gold powders, Silver powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirate ship12
Obi : Taka Maki-e
Background : Colored Urushi lacquer
Ground: Silver powders
Skulls and bones: Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirate ship13
Seagull : Taka Maki-e
Beak and legs: Gold powders
Eye: Gold powders
Eye ball: Black Urushi
Eye area: Vermilion urushi
Lines of fur coat: Gold powder
Body: Spread colored urushi on silver powders
Jewel: Silver powders

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Jewel box : Taka Maki-e
Gold powders, Abalone shell, Black Urushi
Sand beach : Hira Maki-e
Sand beach: Colored urushi and Plartinum powders
Scattered Jewelry: Abalone shell

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Sand beach : Hira Maki-e
Sand beach: Colored urushi and Plartinum powders
Scattered Jewelry: Abalone shell
Artist's name: Platinum powders

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Artist's name: Platinum powders

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Compass : Hira Maki-e
Gold powders

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Sand beach: Colored urushi and Plartinum powders
Scattered Jewelry: Abalone shell



[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Pirate ship #75
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Broad
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 179mm
weight:57g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 4500.00 2024-12-15T01:53:07-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #77 "Mt. Fuji and Kinkakuji Temple" Sailor Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/500 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren". This design… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #77
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen.

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Byakutan-nuri: the technique of applying transparent lacquer over the design to make patterns stand out.

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Byakutan-nuri: the technique of applying transparent lacquer over the design to make patterns stand out.

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Snow of Mt. Fuji: Silver powders
Sky: Color urushi

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Kinkakuji Temple : Hira Maki-e
Gold powders
Roof: Silver powders
Walls and some windows: White Urushi lacquer

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Kinkakuji Temple : Hira Maki-e
Gold powders
Roof: Silver powders
Walls and some windows: White Urushi lacquer

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Kinkakuji Temple : Hira Maki-e
Gold powders
Roof: Silver powders
Walls and some windows: White Urushi lacquer

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Kinkakuji Temple : Hira Maki-e
Gold powders
Roof: Silver powders
Walls and some windows: White Urushi lacquer

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Cherry blossoms : Hira Maki-e
Petals: Color urushi, Gold powders
Pistils: Gold powders

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Cherry blossoms : Hira Maki-e
Petals: Color urushi, Gold powders
Pistils: Gold powders

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Cherry blossoms : Hira Maki-e
Petals: Color urushi, Gold powders
Pistils: Gold powders
Artist's name: Vermilion urushi

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Artist's name: Vermilion urushi



[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Mt. Fuji and Kinkakuji Temple #77
Maki-e Artist:mokuren
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:18K Gold
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 179mm
weight:51g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 3000.00 2024-12-11T03:21:44-08:00 shop Professional Gear Gold https://www.goods-japan.com/product/205 Professional Gear Series Since the establishment in 1911, the Sailor Pen Co. has been proudly mainta… Professional Gear GoldProfessional Gear Series
Since the establishment in 1911, the Sailor Pen Co. has been proudly maintaining the belief in the precision "Writing Instrument" Still today; we offer the discerning customer technical perfection and writing quality. This model - The Professional Gear has a selection of 21K or 14K gold nibs and the unique design with a cut-away cap and inlaid Sailor anchor logo on the top. This product is also available in a "Miniature" size. Please enjoy the writing excellence.

Item Number: 2036
Materials: Resin
Special features: Bicolor 24K Gold plated and Rhodium plated
Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type
Nib selection: F, M, B, 21K
Size: 18mm*148mm
Weight: 21.6g

]]> Sailor AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 228.00 2024-09-29T19:13:54-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #73 "Bakeneko" Namiki Urushi Emperor Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/496 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This design is … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #73
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Namiki Urushi Emperor size Black.

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[Process]
    The first step: Work on the ground
  1. Burnish the entire surface of the fountain pen and paint a black urushi lacquer on the to do the base work.
  2. Sprinkle Gold round, flake or Nashiji powder on a cap, barrel and grip section, and then dry it.
  3. After drying, paint urushi lacquer on gold powder and fix them.
  4. After fixing, burnish the entire gold surface and finish it.
  5. Polish the entire surface.
    The second step: Painting Maki-e
  1. Sketch the design on the entire surface.
  2. Sprinkle gold powder #7 to express “Haze” on the cap and finish with flake gold powder.
  3. Sprinkle gold powder #3 for Ume blossoms and twigs.
  4. Sprinkle gold powder #7 to paint the bridge on the barrel, fix and finish it.
  5. Raise the lady on the barrel, sprinkle gold powder #8, fix it and then paint color urushi lacquer.
  6. Dry it.
  7. After drying, burnish and finish it.
  8. Burnish the entire surface and polish gold and urushi
  9. Paint black urushi lacquer and polish it.
    10. The production days: About 4 months


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Bakeneko #73
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:18K Gold
Nib size:FineMedium
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 175mm
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #72 "Night Ume (Japanese apricot)" Sailor KOP Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kaga Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/486 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kaga Maki-e Artisan "Shuh-koh". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #72
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kaga Maki-e Artisan "Shuh-koh".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kaga Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

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[Process]
    The first step: Work on the ground
  1. Burnish the entire surface of the fountain pen and paint a black urushi lacquer on the to do the base work.
  2. Sprinkle Gold round, flake or Nashiji powder on a cap, barrel and grip section, and then dry it.
  3. After drying, paint urushi lacquer on gold powder and fix them.
  4. After fixing, burnish the entire gold surface and finish it.
  5. Polish the entire surface.
    The second step: Painting Maki-e
  1. Sketch the design on the entire surface.
  2. Sprinkle gold powder #7 to express “Haze” on the cap and finish with flake gold powder.
  3. Sprinkle gold powder #3 for Ume blossoms and twigs.
  4. Sprinkle gold powder #7 to paint the bridge on the barrel, fix and finish it.
  5. Raise the lady on the barrel, sprinkle gold powder #8, fix it and then paint color urushi lacquer.
  6. Dry it.
  7. After drying, burnish and finish it.
  8. Burnish the entire surface and polish gold and urushi
  9. Paint black urushi lacquer and polish it.
    10. The production days: About 4 months


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Night Ume (Japanese apricot) #72
Maki-e Artist:Shuh-koh
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kaga, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium, Broad
Size:21mm(Dia.) x 186mm
weight:60g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #71 "12 Ecliptical Constellations (Zodiac)" Sailor KOP Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/485 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This design is … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #71
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

* 12 Ecliptical Constellations (Zodiac)
Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpius, Sagittarius, Capricornus, Aquarius, Pisces

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Capricorn: Taka Maki-e
Gold powder

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Sagittarius:
Arrow feather, String: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder, Silver powder
Arrow, Bow: Taka Maki-e
Gold powder
Arrowhead: Abalone shell

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Aquarius:
Water carrier: Taka Maki-e
Water: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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Scorpion: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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Cancer: Taka Maki-e
Gold powder

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Pisces: Taka maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Gold powder, Silver powder
Libra: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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Aries: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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Virgo:
Wheat grains: Taka Maki-e
Stems and Eras: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

Virgo: Wheat ears and Date leaves show Virgo

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Leo: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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Gemini
Frame of Harp: Taka Maki-e
Gold powder, Silver powder
Strings: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

Gemini: Harp, Arrow and Club show the Twins

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Arrow: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder
Club: Taka Maki-e
Gold powder

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Taurus: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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Pisces: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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Paint vermilion lacquer(urushi) on Gold powder

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Artist name: Hira Maki-e
Artist name Yuri: Silver powder
Starry sky(Background): Togidashi Maki-e
Abalone shell, Silver powder



[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:12 Ecliptical Constellations (Zodiac) #71
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium, Broad
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 184mm
weight:60g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Yuri's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist Yuri Urushi lacquer

Year 1981Born in Kyoto
2001She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #70 "Heian Dynasty Maki-e" Sailor KOP Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kaga Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/484 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kaga Maki-e Artisan "Shuh-koh". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #70
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kaga Maki-e Artisan "Shuh-koh".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kaga Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

* Heian Dynasty is the period division of Japanese history that lasted from 794 to 1185.

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[Process]
    The first step: Work on the ground
  1. The barrel and cap are completely burnished and the Color Urushi lacquer is painted on them.
  2. Gold powder are completely sprinkled on the cap and barrel. After they dried, fix gold powder with Urushi lacquer.
  3. After drying them, finish the whole of a pen by burnishing Gold Powder on the background.
    The second step: Painting Maki-e
  1. Make a total design on the pen.
  2. Paint Cherry Blossoms by Urushi on the cap and sprinkle Gold Powder. After drying it, paint Urushi and fix Gold Powder.
  3. A noble lady and her clothes are raised. Sprinkle Gold Powder and dry it. Paint Color Urushi and dry it. Burnish and finish it.
  4. 'Kicho' screen is finished like the above #3.
  5. Polish the whole part by using charcoal powder.
  6. Moreover, polish using Roiro-ueushi and finish it to make it shiny by hand.


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Heian Dynasty Maki-e #70
Maki-e Artist:Shuh-koh
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kaga, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium, Broad
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 158mm
weight:44g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 3300.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #69 "Skeleton "BIWA" Minstrel" Sailor KOP Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/483 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This design is … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #69
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeleton BIWA Minstrel01

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Skeleton : Taka Maki-e, Hira maki-e
Silver Powder
Fan(Ohgi) :Taka Maki-e
Gold Powder

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Clear Urushi is painted so you can see the painting under it.

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Clear Urushi is painted so you can see the painting under it.

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Fire : Inlayed Gold Foil (kiri-kane)
Light : Flat Gold Powder
Dews : Falt Gold powder

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Bush : Hira Maki-e
Gold Powder

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Biwa Minstrel : Taka Maki-e, Hira maki-e
Gold Powder

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Japanese silver grasse : Silver Powder

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Artist name : Yuri


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Skeleton "BIWA" Minstrel #69
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 153.5mm
weight:34g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Yuri's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist Yuri Urushi lacquer

Year 1981Born in Kyoto
2001She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 3600.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #68 "Ebisu God" Sailor KOP Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/482 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #68
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ebisu God01

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ebisu God02
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A old traditional dance play of red snapper : Hira Maki-e
Eye : Black urushi on gold powder
Gold powder, Silver powder, Vermilion urushi, Black urushi
Fan : Taka Maki-e
Gold powder

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Gold powder, Vermilion urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ebisu God06
Seigaiha patterns of blue water waves :
Sprinkle powder urushi on waves and paint urushi on them

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Ebisu god : Hira maki-e
Old traditional hat : Paint black urushi on Seikin (Alloy of Gold and Silver)
Beard, Mustache, Eyebrow : Black Urushi
Inside of mouth : Color urushi
Gold powder, Silver powder, Color urushi
Fishing rod:Taka Maki-e
Blue gold powder

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Artist name : Mokuren

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ebisu God10
Seigaiha patterns of blue water waves :
Sprinkle powder urushi on waves and paint urushi on them



[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Ebisu God #68
Maki-e Artist:Mokuren
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 153.5mm
weight:34g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2800.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #67 "Daikokuten (God of Wealth)" Sailor KOP Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/481 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #67
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Daikokuten01

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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Daikokuten03

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Daikokuten (God of Wealth) : Taka Maki-e
Hood : Gold powder, Blue gold powder
Beard, Mustache, Eyebrow : Black Urushi
Inside of mouth : Color urushi
Face, Hands, Legs : Gold powder
Kimono Hem : Glod powder on Black Urushi
Shoes : Color Urushi
Silver powder
Treasure bag : Hira Maki-e

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Magic wand : Taka Maki-e
hand : Gold powder
Kimono Hem : Glod powder on Black Urushi

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Treasure bag : Hira Maki-e
White ground color and Green pine : Silver powder on Color Urushi
Gold powder

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Shichi-ho(Seven treasures) : Hira Maki-e
Gold powder, Black Urushi

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Turtle shell : Hira Maki-e
Gold powder, Silver powder, Color Urushi

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Parent mouse : Taka Maki-e
Gold powder, Silver powder, Black Urushi

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Child mouse : Taka Maki-e
Gold powder, Silver powder, Black Urushi
Vermilion Urushi on White Urushi
Old big coin : Hira maki-e
Gold powder

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Hojyu(Treasure) : Taka Maki-e
Glod powder, Silver powder
Background : Togidashi maki-e
Gold flakes

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Counter-weight(treasure) : Hira Maki-e
Gold powder, Vermilion Urushi, Black Urushi, Abalone,
Silver powder on White Urushi

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Clove : Hira Maki-e
Gold powder, Silver powder, Silver powder on Color Urushi

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Artist name: Mokuren



[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Daikokuten (God of Wealth) #67
Maki-e Artist:Mokuren
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib: Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 153.5mm
weight: 34g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 3300.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #66 "Goldfish" Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kaga Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/480 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kaga Maki-e Artisan "Takada". This design is… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #66
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kaga Maki-e Artisan "Takada".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kaga Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on a Japanese fountain pen.

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The top and bottlm parts of the pen :
Sprinkle thin Gold powder and make the design gradated

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish04
Goldfish : Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Body : Shu-Kin
Abdomen : Silver powder
Water bubbles : Abalone
Shu-kin : After Gold powder is sprinkled, paint vermilion urushi and burnish it.

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Rocks : Taka Maki-e
Place the three different sizes of square-cut Gold leaf
Water plants : Hira Maki-e
Blue gold powder



[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Goldfish #66
Maki-e Artist:Takada
Technique:Togidashi(Burnished) Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kaga, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:15.7mm(Dia.) x 149mm
weight:27g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 1700.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #65 "Double Cranes with Mt. Fuji" Sailor KOP Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kaga Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/479 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kaga Maki-e Artisan "Shuh-koh". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #65
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kaga Maki-e Artisan "Shuh-koh".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kaga Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Double Cranes with Mt. Fuji01

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[Process]
    The first process of Maki-e work : 30 days.
  1. Burnish the whole area and paint t Shuai-urushi)
  2. Stick the pieces of eggshell on the snow part of Mt. Fuji.
  3. Sprinkle Gold powder(#8) and flat Gold Powder(Hirame) on the cap and body, and blur them.
    Then dry it and stick it with shiny Urushi(Shuai-Urushi).
  4. After drying, the design is revealed by burnishing.
    Process 2,3 and 4 take 20 days.
    The second process of Maki-e work : 25 days
  1. Cherry blossoms and buds are created using small pieces of shells into the lacquered surface.
  2. On the Cherry blossoms and buds, Urushi is painted and Gold powders are sprinkled.
    After dry it, Pink color Urushi is coated on them, then dry it and burnish(Togi-dashi) it.
  3. Gold powder is used to bring up Pine tree in high relief.
    Paint green color Urushi on it and then, dry and burnish(Togidashi) it.
  4. Two cranes are painted with Urushi and paste them with Kiri-gane (very thin Gold flakes).
    Then, sprinkle #6 gold powder on them and dry, and burnish it.
  5. Paint cherry blossom, pine tree and two cranes and sprinkle #3 gold powder on them. Dry and finish it.
  6. To smooth the scraped surface, rub with charcoal powder and water. This process is repeated many times to polish.
  7. Give it the special polish and burnish for unique glossy luster.

    8. The total working days : 55 days for the first and second processes.


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Double Cranes with Mt. Fuji #65
Maki-e Artist:Shuh-koh
Technique:Togidashi(Burnished) Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kaga, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 153.5mm
weight:34g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2900.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #64 "Skeltons' Dance in summer festival" Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/478 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This design is … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #64
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on A Japanese fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeltons' Dance in summer festival01 AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeltons' Dance in summer festival02 AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeltons' Dance in summer festival03 AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeltons' Dance in summer festival04
Skelton in a Japanese towel: Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Whole skelton: Gold powder
Japanese Towel: Coat Silver powder with Urushi lacquer

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeltons' Dance in summer festival05
Japanese Towel: Coat Silver powder with Urushi lacquer

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeltons' Dance in summer festival06
Moon: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeltons' Dance in summer festival07
Grasses: Gold powder mostly, Blue gold powder is scattered here and there
Dews: Gold flakes

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeltons' Dance in summer festival08
Skelton with a Japanese old parasol: Hira Maki-e (Color Urushi partly)
Whole skelton: Silver powder
Base of Parasol: Color urushi
Threads: Gold powder
Strings: Color urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeltons' Dance in summer festival09
Japanese fun: Glod powder, Color Urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeltons' Dance in summer festival10
Skelton playing Shamisen(Japanese musical instrument) : Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
The whole skelton: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeltons' Dance in summer festival11
Shamisen: Hira Maki-e
Skin: White Urushi
Plectrums: Blue gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeltons' Dance in summer festival12
Strings: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeltons' Dance in summer festival13
Wooden parts: Coat Silver powder with color urushi
Pegs: Silver powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Skeltons' Dance in summer festival14
Artist name / Yuri : Color urushi


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Skeltons' Dance in summer festival #64
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi(Burnished) Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 165mm
weight:42g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Yuri's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist Yuri Urushi lacquer

Year 1981Born in Kyoto
2001She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #63 "Ninja" Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/477 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This design i… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #63
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ninja01 AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ninja02 AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ninja03 AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ninja04 AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ninja05 AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ninja06
Gold powder,Blue gold powder, Silver powder
Black urushi, Vemilion uruhi
Face: White urushi, Eyes: Black urushi
Body: Sprinkle gold powder, paint black uruhi and burnish it.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ninja07 AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ninja08 AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ninja09
Sprinkle seikin(Alloy) of Gold and Silver,
paint urushi lacquer and burnish it.


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Ninja #63
Maki-e Artist:Daikai
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:15.7mm(Dia.) x 149mm
weight:27g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 1600.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Pen stand "Dragon" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/455 This AGJ original Maki-e Pen stand is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This design is … AGJ Original Maki-e Pen stand
This AGJ original Maki-e Pen stand is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.

Nails, Dorsal fins and Eyes of Gragon are depicted with Gold powder.
The whole design is painted by colored Urushi lacquer.
The black background is painted a few times with Black color Urushi.

The material of the pen stand is Zenkova wood.

AGJ Maki-e Pen stand01
AGJ Maki-e Pen stand02
AGJ Maki-e Pen stand03
AGJ Maki-e Pen stand04
AGJ Maki-e Pen stand05
AGJ Maki-e Pen stand06
AGJ Maki-e Pen stand07
AGJ Maki-e Pen stand08
AGJ Maki-e Pen stand09
AGJ Maki-e Pen stand10


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:AGJ Original Maki-e Pen ”Dragon”
Maki-e Artist:Daikai
Technique:Hira Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Size:110mm x 55mmx 45mm
weight:96g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #62 "Peacock" Sailor 21K nib Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/453 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Edo Maki-e Artisan "Kotobuki". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #62
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Edo Maki-e Artisan "Kotobuki".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Edo Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Peacock01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Peacock02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Peacock03
Ke-Uchi:
Lines or stipplings are painted by Urushi on Hira Maki-e and Gold. Silver or Hirame powder is scattered on them. Ke-Uchi is raised by sticky urushi.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Peacock04
Abalone shell, Mexican shell
Nashiji gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Peacock05
Abalone shell, Mexican shell

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Peacock06
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Peacock07
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Peacock08
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Peacock09
Artist name: Kotobuki


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Peacock #62
Maki-e Artist:Kotobuki
Technique:Togidashi Maki-e, Raden
Origin:Tokyo, Japan
Nib:21K Gold with 24K Gold plating
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 141mm
weight:22g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #61 "Heron" Sailor 21K nib Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/452 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Edo Maki-e Artisan "Kotobuki". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #61
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Edo Maki-e Artisan "Kotobuki".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Edo Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Heron01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Heron02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Heron03
Ke-Uchi:
Lines or stipplings are painted by Urushi on Hira Maki-e and Gold. Silver or Hirame powder is scattered on them. Ke-Uchi is raised by sticky urushi.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Heron04
Abalone shell

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Heron05
Abalone shell
Nashiji gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Heron06
Heron: Egg shell

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Heron07
Heron: Egg shell
Nashiji gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Heron08
Abalone shell

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Heron09
Artist name: Kotobuki


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Heron #61
Maki-e Artist:Kotobuki
Technique:Togidashi Maki-e, Raden
Origin:Tokyo, Japan
Nib:21K Gold with 24K Gold plating
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 141mm
weight:22g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 1500.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #60 "Goldfish and Fireworks" Sailor 21K nib Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/451 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren". This design… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #60
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks04
Fishbowl: Abalone, Silver powder
Letters: Gold powder
Strings: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks05
Strings: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks06
White dots: Green Urushi, Silver powder
Yellow dots: Green Urushi, Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks07
Fireworks: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks08
Fireworks: Hira Maki-e
Center: Gold powder
Surrounding: Silver powder
Outside: Vermilion Urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks09
Water plant: Hira Maki-e
Blue gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks10
Goldfish: Taka maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Gold powders coated by vermilion urushi
Silver powder
Lines of fins, gills and around mouth: Gold powder
Eye balls: Black urushi lacquer

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks11
Background: Togidashi Maki-e
Bubbles: Abalone shell
Silver powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks12
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks13
Rocks: Silver powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks14
Gravels: Square gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish and Fireworks15
Artist name: Vermilion urushi


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Goldfish and Fireworks #60
Maki-e Artist:Mokuren
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:21K Gold with 24K Gold plating
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 141mm
weight:22g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #59 "Star Festival (Tanabata) in July" Sailor 21K nib Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/450 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren". This design… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #59
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Star Festival in July01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Star Festival in July02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Star Festival in July03
On the barrel, the Magpies' bridge by which a couple could meeet once a year is painted.

What is Tanabata (Star Festival) ?
Tanabata, a Japanese Festival is the one that celebrates the meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi. According to legend, the Milky Way separates these lovers, and they are allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month on the Milky Way. The date of Tanabata varies by region of the country, but the first festivities begin on July 7 of the Gregorian calendar. The celebration is held at various days between July and August.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Star Festival in July04
Magpie: Hira Maki-e
Silver powder, Silver powder coated with color Urushi Lacuqer
Eye/Beak: Color Urushi
Feather: Silver powder
Feather lines: Color Urushi
Letters: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Star Festival in July05
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Star Festival in July06
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Star Festival in July07
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Star Festival in July08
Abalone shell
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Star Festival in July09
Barrel background: Togidashi Maki-e
Silver powder coated by color urushi lacquer
Abalone shell
Bamboo leaves: Taka maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Gold powder, Blue gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Star Festival in July10
Decoration of Kaji leaf: Color urushi
Hem and string: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Star Festival in July11
Strip of paper: Color urushi, Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Star Festival in July12
Bamboo leaves: Taka maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Gold powder, Blue gold powder
Strip of paper: Silver powder
Lanturn: Color urushi, Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Star Festival in July13
Lanturn: Color urushi, Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Star Festival in July14
Artist name: Black urushi


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Star Festival (Tanabata) in July #59
Maki-e Artist:Mokuren
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:21K Gold with 24K Gold plating
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 141mm
weight:22g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2000.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #58 "Cherry Blossom at Night" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/448 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #58
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on a Japanese fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Cherry Blossom at Night01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Cherry Blossom at Night02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Cherry Blossom at Night03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Cherry Blossom at Night05
Reddish petals:
Urushi lacquer and silver powder are used twice to bring up the flower petals in high relief. Then, vermilion urushi is coated and petals are burnished and finished.
Golden petals:
Urushi lacquer and silver powder are used twice to bring up the flower petals in high relief. Then, transparent urushi is coated and petals are burnished and finished.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Cherry Blossom at Night06
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Cherry Blossom at Night07
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Cherry Blossom at Night08
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Cherry Blossom at Night09
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Cherry Blossom at Night10
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Cherry Blossom at Night11


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Cherry Blossom at Night #58
Maki-e Artist:Daikai
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:15.7mm(Dia.) x 149mm
weight:27g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #57 "Mid Summer" Sailor 21K nib Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/447 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Edo Maki-e Artisan "Kotobuki". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #57
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Edo Maki-e Artisan "Kotobuki".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Edo Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mid Summer01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mid Summer02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mid Summer03
Bat, Scorpion and Gecko are painted very vividly by positionning them in the circles.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mid Summer04
Sparse Gold round powder #10
Dense Gold round powder #10
Coat with Green Urushi lacquer

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mid Summer05
Bat: Ke-Uchi
Gold flat powder #3
Sparse Gold flat powder #3
Thinner Gold flat powder #3
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mid Summer06
Scorpion: Tsuke-gaki Maki-e, Ke-Uchi
Gold powder

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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mid Summer08
Gecko: Ke-Uchi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mid Summer09
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mid Summer10
Shading Gold round powder #10
Gold flat powder #3

Tsuke-Gaki: Bring up the designs in high relief by Urushi lacquer and then, permiate gold powder on them.

Ke-Uchi: Draw narrow lines for the veins of a leaf or the outlines of a flower and sprinkle gold powder on them. Use more sticky urushi lacquer than other urushi, and raise the designs.


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Mid Summer (Bat, Scorpion, Gecko) #57
Maki-e Artist:Kotobuki
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Tokyo, Japan
Nib:21K Gold with 24K Gold plating
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 141mm
weight:22g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 1500.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #56 "Camellia" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/446 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #56
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Pilot Namiki fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Camellia01

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Camellia02

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Camellia03

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Camellia04

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Camellia05
Camellia: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Vermilion Gold powder
Black leaves are raised three times by black urushi.
Gold leaves are raised by silver powder and urushi each twice.
Ring: Bronze powder is sprinkled on the ring, coated by black urushi and burnished.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Camellia06

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Camellia07

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Camellia08

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Camellia09

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Camellia10


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Camellia #56
Maki-e Artist:Daikai
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:15.7mm(Dia.) x 149mm
weight:27g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 1500.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #55 "Firefly on Reed" Sailor 21K nib Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/445 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren". This design… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #55
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Firefly on Reed01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Firefly on Reed02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Firefly on Reed03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Firefly on Reed05
Glimmer of Firefly : Gold powder
Urushi lacquer is applied on gold powders. As a burnished technique is not used, Gold powder is seen through urushi.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Firefly on Reed06
Leaves of Reed：Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Gold powder, Blue gold powder
Glimmer of Firefly : Gold powder
Powders are sprinkled in blackish parts. More blackish parts are less powders.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Firefly on Reed07
Riunning water：Hira Maki-e
Gold powder
Bubbles: Abalone

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Riunning water：Hira Maki-e
Gold powder
Bubbles: Abalone

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Firefly on Reed08
Leaves of Reed：Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Gold powder, Blue gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Firefly on Reed09
Stems and veins：Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Firefly on Reed10
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Firefly on Reed11
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Firefly on Reed12


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Firefly on Reed #55
Maki-e Artist:Mokuren
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:21K Gold with 24K Gold plating
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:21mm(Dia.) x 172mm
weight:56g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #54 "Maneki-neko (Beckoning cat)" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/444 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #54
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on a Japanese fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Manekineko01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Manekineko02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Manekineko03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Manekineko05
Maneki-neko (Beckoning cat): Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Gold powder
Black urushi, Green Urushi, Vermilion urushi, Yellow urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Manekineko04
Maneki-neko (Beckoning cat): Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Silver powder
Black urushi, Vermilion urushi, Yellow urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Manekineko06
Maneki-neko (Beckoning cat): Togidashi Taka Maki-e
gold powder with vermilion urushi and burnish it

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Manekineko07
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Manekineko08
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Manekineko09
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Manekineko10


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Maneki-neko (Beckoning cat) #54
Maki-e Artist:Daikai
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:21mm(Dia.) x 172mm
weight:54g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2300.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #52 "Kabuto (Children's Day in May 5th)" Sailor 21K nib Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/442 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren". This pen is… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #52
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren".
This pen is May version of monthly Maki-e series.
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen.

Carp streamer on the cap, Kabuto made out of Japanese Cypress, Folding screen of arrows on the barrel and Oak leaf which is a mascot of the descendant prosperity on the bottom are Maki-e painted.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen kabuto01
Background (Barrel): Ro-iro technique with Green urushi
*Ro-iro technique: Burnish and then, polish the surface, and shine it

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen kabuto02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen kabuto03
Pole, String: Silver powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen kabuto04
Carp streamer: Hira Maki-e
Face: Silver powder
Mustache, Eye, Gills,Scales: Gold powder
Lines of Pectoral fins: Gold powder
Background: Togidashi Maki-e
Clouds: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen kabuto05
Lines of Dorsal and Pectoral fins: Gold powder
The tops of the tail: Coat silver powder with white urushi lacquer

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen kabuto06
Lines of Caudal and Pectoral fins: Gold powder
Other than lines: Silver powder
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen kabuto07

This Kabuto is made with many cypress sheets and is called "Kabuto being processed" because of hanging planed slim strip sheets on each side of Kabuto. The refreshing and grand molding of Kabuto is from the form of the offering to old Japanese God. The ancient rite decorating Kabuto at Boy's festival is passed down to posterity.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen kabuto08
Kabuto: Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Artificial Chrysanthemum
　Red mum: Vermilion urushi
　Outlines of Red mum: Gold powder
　White mum: White urushi lacquer
　Leaves and stems: Blue gold powder
　Veins: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen kabuto09
Decoration
　The whole part: Coat gold powder with vermilion urushi
　Chrysanthemum: Silver powder
　Arabesque: Gold powder
Ogre (Oni in Japanese)
　Face: Coat silver powder with color urushi
　Horns and fangs: Silver powder
　Eyes: Silver powder
　Eyeballs: Black urushi
　Eyebrows and mouth: Color urushi
Cheek: Gold powder
Mustache: Silver powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen kabuto10
Throat protector: From the top, gold and silver powders are sprinkled alternately

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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen kabuto12
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen kabuto13
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Arrow feathers: Silver powder is covered with color urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen kabuto15
Arrow wheel: Hira Maki-e
Arrow feathers: White urushi
Circle: Abalone shel, Vermilion urushi
Arrow: Silver powder
String: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen kabuto16
Oak leaf: Hira Maki-e
Background: Black urushi
Leaf: Color urushi
Veins: Gold powder


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Kabuto (Children's Day in May 5th) #52
Maki-e Artist:Mokuren
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:21K Gold with 24K Gold plating
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:22mm(Dia.) x 175mm
weight:56g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #51 "Japanese Pheasant and Cherry Blossom" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/441 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren". This pen is… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #51
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren".
This pen is April version of monthly Maki-e series.
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on a Japanese fountain pen.

Japanese Pheasant is the national bird and Cherry Blossom the national flower.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Japanese Pheasant Cherry Blossom01
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Japanese Pheasant(Male): Taka Maki-e
Eye: Gold powder, Paint eyeballs with black urushi on gold powder
Skin around eyes: Vermilion urushi on silver powder
Beak: Blue gold powder
From the neck to the back: Color urushi on gold powder
Small lines：Silver powder
Feathers: Paint the designs by color urushi
　Upper part: Gold powder
　Other part: Silver powder, Coat them with light blue urushi
　Small lines: Silver powder
Haze: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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Feathers: Coat silver powder with color urushi
　Small lines: Silver powder
　Tail feathers: Color urushi on gold powder
　Long lines: Silver powder

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Cherry blossom: Hira Maki-e
Cherry blossom1: Gold powder
Stamens: Gold powder
Cherry blossom2: Paint petals with color urushi and stamens with gold powder
Leaves: Color urushi

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Letters: Draw with vermilion lacquer on black urushi lacquer

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Japanese Pheasant(Female): Taka Maki-e
Eye: Paint eyeballs with black urushi on gold powder
Around the eye: Coat silver powder with vermilion urushi lacquer
Beak: Blue gold powder
Neck, back and wing: Gold powder
Inside of the neck: Silver powder
Tail: Coat gold powder with color lacquer
The center line of the tail: Silver powder
Underparts: Paint color urushi on silver powder
　Short lines: Silver powder
Legs: Gold powder

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Cherry blossom: Hira Maki-e
Cherry blossom1: Gold powder
Stamens: Gold powder
Cherry blossom2: Paint petals with color urushi and stamens with gold powder
Leaves: Color urushi

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Tree trunk: Sprinkle gold powder entirely, Highlight with silver powder and gold powder partially and coat them with color lacquer urushi

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Backgorund: Togidashi Maki-e
Green fields: Silver powder
The lower part is green urushi lacquer and the upper black urushi.
They are painted to dissolve into the space.

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Artist name: Black urushi


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Japanese Pheasant and Cherry Blossom #51
Maki-e Artist:Mokuren
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:15.7mm(Dia.) x 149mm
weight:27g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #50 "Shrine" Sailor Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/440 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #50
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen.

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Green urushi
Yellow urushi

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Torii: Tsukegaki Maki-e
Gold powder

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Torii: Togidashi Maki-e
Gold powder by vermilion urushi
Shrine: Burnished after coating gold powder with vermilion urushi

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Fox: Tsukegaki Maki-e
Silver powder

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Torii: Vermilion urushi


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Shrine #50
Maki-e Artist:Daikai
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:21K Gold with 24K Gold plating
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 141mm
weight:22g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 1300.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #48 "Shakkyo (Stone Bridge)" Sailor King of Pen KOP Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/438 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Sarusuberi". This des… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #48
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Sarusuberi".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Shakkyo Stone Bridge01
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This design (Stone Bridge) is derived from the very famous Japanese Noh paly (Shakkyo) which is a classical Japanese musical play that has been performed since the 14th century.
The background of this pen is Peonies, and the two Noh players performing the white parent lion and the red child lion.
Sanskrit character meaning Monjyu-Bosatsu is makie-painted on the top the cap.

A monk Jakusho travels to Shoryo mountain in China which is one of the footprints belonging to Buddha. At the stone bridge of Shoryo, he appears and tells him that the land beyond the stone bridge is the pure land of Monjyu Bosatsu and that it is not easy for the human beings to cross the long and very narrow bridge over a deep gorge, which indicates the difficulty of Buddha ascetic training. The boy predicts the monk will see a miracle if staying here, and then disappears.
At the other side of this stone bridge, lions, which are the messangers of Monjyu-Bosatsu, come out and play with gorgeous and fragrant peony flowers and dance "Lion Dance (Shishi-mai)", and then lions return to a carriage of Monjyu-Bosatsu.
Coat silver powder with color urushi lacquer.

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White lion: Taka Maki-e
　Hair: Coat silver powder with white urushi lacquer
　Face: Gold powder
　Fangs: Silver powder
　Inside mouth: Color urushi
　Beard: Black urushi
　Eyes: Abalone shell
　Eye balls: Black urushi
Collar: Silver powder
Pattern:
　Coat silver powder with black urushi
　Lines are drawn by gold powder

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Hakama(Japanese skirt: Formal wear):
　Base:
　　White urushi on gold powder,
　　Coat silver powder with white urushi over the base
　Pattern: Gold powder
Clouds: Silver powder
Inside cloud: Platinum powder
Bishamon Kikko:
　Coat gold powder with color urushi
　Coat silver powder with black urushi
　The center of Bishamon Kikko is drawn by black urushi
Bishamon Kikko is a decorative pattern composed of three joined hexagonal shapes. It is named after the guardian deity Bishamonten, whose armour is often decorated with this pattern.

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Belt: Silver powder
　Pattern: Black urushi and silver powder
　String: Silver powder
Tabi(Japanese Socks): Silver powder

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Clouds: Silver powder
Inside cloud: Platinum powder
Pattern:
　Coat gold powder with vermilion urushi
　Lines are drawn by gold powder

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Red Peony: Togidashi Maki-e
Petal: Coat gold powder with color urushi lacquer
Center: Coat gold powder with color urushi lacquer
Pollens: Sprinkle coarse gold powder

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Hakama(Japanese skirt: Formal wear):
　Coat gold powder with vermilion urushi
Pattern: Gold powder, Silver powder

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Red lion: Taka Maki-e
　Hair: Coat gold powder with vermilion urushi lacquer
　Face: Gold powder
　Fangs: Silver powder
　Inside mouth: Color urushi
　Beard: Black urushi
　Eyes: Abalone shell
　Eye balls: Black urushi
Collar: Silver powder
Belt: Apply urushi over sprinkled gold powder
　Pattern: Black urushi and gold round powder
　String: Silver powder
Pattern: Gold powder
Center of flower: Gold powder
Gorund color: Silver powder
Apply color urushi over the whole kimono

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White Peony: Togidashi Maki-e
Petals: Coat silver powder with color urushi lacquer
Center: Coat silver powder with color urushi lacquer
Pollens: Sprinkle coarse gold powder
Leaf:
　Gold powder, Silver powder
　Coat gold and silver powder with green color urushi lacquer

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Sanscrit character: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder
This character means "Monjyu-Bosatsu(One of Bodhisattva's)".

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Artist name: Gold powder


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Shakkyo (Stone Bridge) #48
Maki-e Artist:Sarusuberi
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:30mm(Dia.) x 180mm
weight:108g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #47 "Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival)" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/437 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren". This pen is… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #47
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren".
This pen is March version of monthly Maki-e series.
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Pilot fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Hinamatsuri Doll Festival01
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What is Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival) ?

Hinamatsuri is an occasion to pray for young girls' growth and happiness. Hinamatsuri is celebrated each year on March 3. Most families with girls display dolls for the Doll's Festival called Hina-ningyo.
The dolls depict the imperial court.
A set of dolls includes the Emperor(odairi-sama), the Empress(ohina-sama), three court ladies(sannin-kanjo), five court musicians(gonin-bayashi), the minister of the left(sadaijin), the minister of the right(udaijin) and three servants(sannin-jougo).
Today, we eat traditional dishes like Scattered sushi(chirashi-sushi), clam soup, sweet white sake(shirozake), rise cake cubes(hina arare) and diamond-shaped rice cakes(hishimochi) for the Doll's Festival.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Hinamatsuri Doll Festival04
Shell: Hira Maki-e
Coat gold powder with color urushi
Coat silver powder with color urushi

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Violet: Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Inside of shell: Silver powder
Leaf vein: Kin-Keshi gold powder
Flowers: Color urushi
Stamen/Pistil: Kin-Keshi gold powder
Gold powder
Willow: Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Inside of shell: Silver powder
Flowers: Color urushi, Gold powder

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Shell: Hira Maki-e
Coat gold powder with color urushi
Coat silver powder with color urushi
Peach blossom: Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Inside of shell: Silver powder
Leaf vein: Kin-Keshi gold powder
Flowers: Color urushi
Stamen/Pistil: Kin-Keshi gold powder
Gold powder

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Letters: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder
Black urushi in background
Peach blossom: Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Inside of shell: Silver powder
Leaf vein: Kin-Keshi gold powder
Flowers: Color urushi
Stamen/Pistil: Kin-Keshi gold powder
Gold powder

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Female doll: Taka Maki-e
Face: Color urushi
Collar: Silver powder
Pines and Wisterias: Color urushi
Kasane Kimono(Kimono over kimono): Color urushi

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Male doll: Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Chin strap: Vermilion urushi
Kimono (Clothes): Coat silver powder with color(light green) urushi
Coat gold powder with vermilion urushi.
Belt: Abalone shell
Hakama 1 (Japanese skirt for a formal ceremony): Coat silver powder with color(Blue) urushi.
Hakama 2: Gold powder for chrysanthemum and ground.
Hat: Taka Maki-e
Gold powder

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Male doll: Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Collar: Silver powder
Belt: Abalone shell
Pines and Wisterias: Color urushi
Hat: Taka Maki-e
Gold powder

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Artist name: Gold powder


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival) #47
Maki-e Artist:Mokuren
Technique:Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:15.7mm(Dia.) x 149mm
weight:27g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e
With CON-70 converter


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 1700.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #46 "Ladybug (Ladybird)" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/436 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #46
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on a Japanese fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ladybug01
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Paint Yellow Urushi and then Green urushi applied on it.
Burnish(Togidashi) partially
Yellow color emerges from the bottom at burnished area.
The above technique is called "Negoro(old town name in japan) painting".
In order to express "Depth", similar colors are coated twice like Green color after Yellow, or Green color after Yellow, because one color becomes monotonous.

Build up petals twice above the surface through Silver powder and urushi lacquer, and then coat sprinkled Blue gold powder with urushi and polish it.

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Ladybug (Ladybird)
　Red part: Vermilion urushi lacquer
　Black point: Raise with black urushi mixing black soot

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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Ladybug13


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Ladybug (Ladybird) #46
Maki-e Artist:Daikai
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 146mm
weight:34g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #45 "Butterfly" Sailor 21K nib Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/435 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This design … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #45
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen using Sailor 21K nib with 24k gold plating.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Butterfly01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Butterfly02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Butterfly03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Butterfly04

Paint Purple Urushi and then Vermilion urushi applied on it.
Burnish(Togidashi) partially
Purple color emerges from the bottom at burnished area.
The above technique is called "Negoro(old town name in japan) painting".
In order to express "Depth", similar colors are coated twice like Green color after Yellow, or Vermilion color after Purple, because one color becomes monotonous.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Butterfly05
Blue gold powder
Pink urushi
Yellow urushi
Powdered abalone shell

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Butterfly06
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Butterfly07
Gold powder
Black urushi
Black areas of butterfly: Urushi lacquer and silver powder are used to bring up these black areas in high relief

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Butterfly08
Vermilion urushi lacquer
Purple urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Butterfly09
Blue gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Butterfly10
Yellow urushi
Powdered abalone shell

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Butterfly11
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Butterfly12
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Butterfly13


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Butterfly #45
Maki-e Artist:Daikai
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:21K Gold with 24K Gold plating
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 170mm
weight:52g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2500.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #44 "Apricot tree and Warbler" Sailor 21K nib Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/434 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren". This pen is… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #44
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren".
This pen is February version of monthly Maki-e series.
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler04
The background is painted in two parts of black and vermilion.
Parts of vermilion are painted in japan red lacquer(Urushi).
They are recoated 4 or 5 times by Urushi and raised thicker than black parts.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler05
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler06
Red apricot: Hira Maki-e
Red apricot: Vermilion lacquer
Red apricot 2: Gold powder covered with vermilion lacquer
Stamen, Pistil and Calyx: Gold powder
Bud: Abalone shell
Core of trees: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler07
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler08
Japanese bush warbler: Hira Maki-e
Body and tail of bird: Gold powder
Eyes: Black lacquer
Upper line of eye: Silver powder
Front/back lines of eye: Brown lacquer
Beak: Blue gold powder(Seikin)
Lines of wings: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler09
Letters: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder
Bud: Abalone shell

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler10
Letters: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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White apricot: Hira Maki-e
White apricot: White lacquer(Urushi)
White apricot2: Gold powder coated by white lacquer
In the Knothole: Gold powder
Trunk: Gold powder mainly and silver powder partly

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler12
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler13
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White apricot: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder coated by white lacquer
Twig tip: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler15
Bud: Abalone shell
Trunk: Gold powder mainly and silver powder partly
Twig tip: Gold powder

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Japanese bush warbler: Hira Maki-e
Body and tail of bird: Gold powder
Eyes: Black lacquer
Upper line of eye: Silver powder
Front/back lines of eye: Brown lacquer
Beak: Blue gold powder(Seikin)
Lines of wings: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler17
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler18
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Apricot tree and Warbler19
Artist name: Gold powder


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Apricot tree and Warbler #44
Maki-e Artist:Mokuren
Technique:Taka Maki-e, Raden
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:21K Gold with 24K Gold plating
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 141mm
weight:22.5g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #43 "The Rising sun and Crane on the New Year's Day" Sailor 21K nib Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/433 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren". This pen is… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #43
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Mokuren".
This pen is January version of monthly Maki-e series.
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen The Rising sun and Crane on the New Year's Day01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen The Rising sun and Crane on the New Year's Day02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen The Rising sun and Crane on the New Year's Day03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen The Rising sun and Crane on the New Year's Day04
Crane: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder, Black urushi, Vermilion urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen The Rising sun and Crane on the New Year's Day05
Crane: Taka Maki-e
Gold powder, Black urushi, Vermilion urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen The Rising sun and Crane on the New Year's Day06
Risinig sun: Hira maki-e
Coat gold powder with vermilion and clear urushi
Crane: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder, Black urushi, Vermilion urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen The Rising sun and Crane on the New Year's Day07
Risinig sun: Hira maki-e
Coat gold powder with vermilion and clear urushi
Crane: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder, Black urushi, Vermilion urushi
Letters: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen The Rising sun and Crane on the New Year's Day08
Ship: Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Ship: Coat gold powder with brown urushi lacquer
Sail: White urushi lacquer, Vermilion urushi
Japanese orb: Gold pwder
　Middle orb: Coating with vermilion urushi
Strut,Rope: Gold powder
Bow: Black urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen The Rising sun and Crane on the New Year's Day09
Sea: Togidashi Maki-e
Sprinkle silver powder and coat with blue urushi lacquer gradationally

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen The Rising sun and Crane on the New Year's Day10
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen The Rising sun and Crane on the New Year's Day11
Artist name: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen The Rising sun and Crane on the New Year's Day12


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:The Rising sun and Crane on the New Year's Day #43
Maki-e Artist:Mokuren
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:21K Gold with 24K Gold plating
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 141mm
weight:22.5g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #42 "Budda(Buddhism) Bosatsu of Japan Cultural Property" Sailor King of Pen Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/432 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This design i… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #42
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Bodhisattva01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Bodhisattva02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Bodhisattva03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Bodhisattva04
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Bodhisattva05
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Bodhisattva06
Heavenly garment: Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Budda(Buddhism/Bodhisattive): Taka Maki-e
Crown: Gold round powder to shine
Hair: Silver round powder to shine is solidified with blue Urushi
Face: Gold round powder to shine
Eyes: Blue urushi lacquer
Mouth: Pink Urushi
Bracelet, Nnecklace: Gold round powder to shine
Design pattern:
　Gold round powder to shine solidified with vermilion lacquer
　Silver round powder to shine solidified with blue lacquer

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Bodhisattva07
Budda(Buddhism/Bodhisattive): Taka Maki-e
Crown: Gold round powder to shine
Hair: Silver round powder to shine is solidified with blue Urushi
Face: Gold round powder to shine
Eyes: Blue urushi lacquer
Mouth: Pink Urushi
Bracelet, Nnecklace: Gold round powder to shine
Cloud: Taka Maki-e
Silver round powder to shine colored with vermilion, green, and blue lacquer
Design pattern:
　Gold flat powder to shine solidified with white and orange lacquer

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Bodhisattva08
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Bodhisattva09
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Bodhisattva10
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Bodhisattva11
Drum: Taka Maki-e
Body: Gold powder is solidified with brown lacquer
String(Himo): Gold flat round powder to shine
Hem: Gold round powder to shine

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Bodhisattva12
Budda(Buddhism/Bodhisattive): Taka Maki-e
Crown: Gold round powder to shine
Hair: Silver round powder to shine is solidified with blue Urushi
Face: Gold round powder to shine
Eyes: Blue urushi lacquer
Mouth: Pink Urushi
Bracelet, Nnecklace: Gold round powder to shine
Design pattern: Silver round powder to shine

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Bodhisattva13
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Bodhisattva14


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Budda(Buddhism) Bosatsu of Japan Cultural Property #42
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
Size:19mm(Dia.) x 173mm
weight:50g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Yuri's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist Yuri Urushi lacquer

Year 1981Born in Kyoto
2001She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #41 "Pirates" Sailor Naginata Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/431 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Sarusuberi". This de… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #41
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Sarusuberi".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor Naginata.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirates01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirates02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirates03

Pirate ship at sea on the cap and pirates evaluating a war trophy on the barrel are painted.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirates04
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirates05
Anchor: Gold powder, Silver powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirates06
Pirate ship: Taka Maki-e
Flag: Black urushi lacquer, Silver powder
Rope: Gold powder
Posts: Blue gold powder
Sails yellow parts: Square gold leaves are stuck. Gold powders around gold leaves are coated with color urushu lacquer.
Sails white parts: White urushi lacquerhardening round Platinum powders.
The circles of the sail: Hira Maki-e of Platinum powders
Sail net: Gold powder
Window: Abalone shell
Door: Platinum powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirates07
Window: Abalone shell
Door: Platinum powder

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Background: Togidashi Maki-e
Cloud: Gold hirame powder
Waves: Hira Maki-e
Silver powder
Wave lines: Gold power
Coat the whole sea with color japan (urushi) lacquer

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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirates11
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Pirate: Taka Maki-e
Face:
　White parts of eyes: White urushi lacquer
　Pupils: Black urushi on dark green urushi
　Hair and mustache: Brown urushi lcquer
Hat: Bengara urushi hardening gold powder
Hat ribbon: Silver powder
Hat feather: Red urushi hardening gold powder
Jacket:
　Ground: Black urushi hardening Blue gold powder
　Bottons/Hem/Sleeve pattern: Gold powder
　Collar: Silver powder
Shoulder belt: Gold powder
Metal fitting of belt: Silver powder
Sash: Vermilion urushi hardening gold powder
Trousers: Black urushi
Boots: Blue gold powder
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Necklaces: Shell is an abalone and the hem is vermilion urushi.

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Pirate: Taka Maki-e
Turban: Blue gold powder
Upper ware: White urushi hardening gold powder
Buttons: Silver powder
Sword:
　Hilt: Gold powder
　Sheath: Coating silver powder with black japan lacquer
　Sheath pattern: Silver powder
Trousers: Silver powder
Sash: Vermilion urushi hardening gold powder
Shoulder belt: Gold powder
Metal fitting of belt: Silver powder
Wooden box lines: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirates18
Treasure box: Taka Maki-e
Coins: Gold powder, Silver powder
Jewelry: Abalone shell
Necklaces: Gold powder, Platinum powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirates19
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Pirates20


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Pirates #41
Maki-e Artist:Sarusuberi
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:21K Gold Naginata-togi
Nib size:Medium
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 138mm
weight:28g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #40 "Deer in the fall flowers" Sailor 21K nib Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/430 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This design i… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #40
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen using Sailor 21K nib with 24k gold plating.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers05

This design shows deer playing in the fall flowers.
These autumn flowers are painted roughly in a Japanese painting-like stroke. Deer are based on Sotatus Tawaraya's line drawings and the calligraphy is Ko-etsu Motoami's.

Vermilion lacquer on the fountain pen are painted, and many coats (Tameurushi: Transparent urushilacquer) are put on it, so you could see vermilion color through Tamenuri. It expresses the deep depth of autumn red. The degree of transparency has been increased over time, and vermilion color and fall flowers will be shined more.
Two waka poems are scattered on the background. They are Togidashi Maki-e. The names of poets are scattered at various angles on the background.

Sotatsu Twaraya in early 17th century was a Japanese artist.
Sotatsu began to work as a fan-painter in Kyoto. Later, he rose to work for the court as a producer of fine decorated papers for calligraphy. He was highly influenced by Kyoto's courtly culture.
Sotatsu met the great designer and calligrapher Honami Koetsu, and painted under-designs in gold and silver for his writing. (From Wikipedia)

Honami Koetsu (1558 - 27 February 1637) was a Japanese craftsman, potter, lacquerer, and calligrapher. (From Wikipedia)

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers06
Male deer (Buck): Taka Maki-e
Deer eyes: Great green turban
Platinum powder
Waka poet Michi-teru's names: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers07
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers08
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers09
Mist: Togidasgi Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers10
Waka(poetry): Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers11
Waka poet Michi-teru's names: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder
Fall flowers: Togidasgi Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers12
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers13
Male deer (Buck): Taka Maki-e
Deer eyes: Great green turban
Platinum powder
Waka(poetry): Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers14
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers15
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers16
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers17
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers18
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers19
Female deer (Doe): Taka Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers20
Artist name: Vermilion urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Deer in the fall flowers21


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Deer in the fall flowers #40
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:21K Gold with 24K Gold plating
Nib size:Medium
(If you prefer a broad nib, please let us know.)
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 138mm
weight:30g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Yuri's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist Yuri Urushi lacquer

Year 1981Born in Kyoto
2001She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #39 "Tutankhamun" Sailor King of Pen Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/429 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This design… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #39
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Tutankhamun01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Tutankhamun02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Tutankhamun03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Tutankhamun04
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Tutankhamun05
Face: Burnish the refined raw urushi on gold powder
Nemes: Burnish the refined raw urushi on gold powder
Beard: Togidashi silver powder, Tsuke-gaki gold powder
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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Tutankhamun07
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Tutankhamun08
Taka Maki-e, Tsuke-gaki Maki-e
Gold powder
Blue gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Tutankhamun09
Taka Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Tutankhamun10
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Tutankhamun11
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Tutankhamun12
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Tutankhamun13
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Tutankhamun14
Red parts: Burnish gold powder coated with vermilion urushi
Gold powder
Black urushi

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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Tutankhamun16
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The eyes of Horus: Tsuke-gaki Maki-e
Gold powder


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Tutankhamun #39
Maki-e Artist:Daikai
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib: Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 170mm
weight:52g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 3000.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #38 "Buddhist statue" Sailor 21K nib Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/428 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This design… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #38
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This design is an AGJ's original. You can not find anywhere else.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen using Sailor 21K nib with 24k gold plating.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Buddhist statue01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Buddhist statue02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Buddhist statue03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Buddhist statue04
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Buddhist statue05
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Buddhist statue06
Buddhist statue: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Fire: Coat Gold powder with Red Urushi
Crown: Gold powder
Face: Gold powder
Eyes: Bring up with Silver powder
Mouth: Coat with Red Urushi
Body: Gold powder

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Koh-Hai(Halo): Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Buddhist statue08
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Buddhist statue09
Kimono: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Green part:
Silver part: Silver powder
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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Buddhist statue11
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Buddhist statue12
Lotus flower: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Green part: Blue Gold powder
Gold part: Gold powder
Lotus seat: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Blue part: Coat Blue Gold powder with Blue japan urushi lacquer
Shining paer: Hirame pawder
Background: Togidashi Maki-e
From the upper part, Blue Gold powder to Hirame powders are sprinkled on the entire background.

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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Buddhist statue14
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Buddhist statue15
Top: Taka Maki-e
Gold and Red-gold powder


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Buddhist statue (Seishi Bosatsu) #38
Maki-e Artist:Daikai
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 141mm
weight:32g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #37 "Hokusai’s Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/427 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This pen is on… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #37
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Pilot fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Hokusai Fuji01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Hokusai Fuji02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Hokusai Fuji03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Hokusai Fuji04
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Hokusai Fuji05

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Hokusai Fuji06
Waves: Taka Maki-e
Waves: Coat Silver powder by Blue Urushi
Wave top: Silver powder
Sea Spray: Hira Maki-e
Silver powder

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Hokusai’s Portrait: Hira Maki-e
Kanji says "From Mt.Fuji 36 views by Hokusai"
Backgorund: Gold powder, Coat with Bengara urushi partly.

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Mt.Fuji: Hira Maki-e
Summit: Silver powder
Foothills: Sprinkle gold powder thinly
Boat: Taka Maki-e
Gold powder

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Boat: Taka Maki-e
Gold powder
Face: Silver powder
Kanji: Hira Maki-e
These Kanji say the titles of Hokusai Ukiyoe in Fugaku 36 views used on this pen. (Kanagawa-Oki Nami Ura, Gafu Kaisei, Five hundred Rakan temple Sazae hall and Enza pines at Aoyama)

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Hokusai Fuji10
Red Fuji(Gaifu Kaisei / Fine Wind, Clear Morning): Togidashi Maki-e
Sky: Color urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Hokusai Fuji11
Crane: Hira Maki-e
Red and black urushi on gold powder
Cloud: Silver powder

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Five hundred Rakan temple Sazae hall: Togidashi Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Hair: Black urushi
Skin: Gold powder
Space: Blue gold powder
Ornamental hairpin: Gold powder
Clothes: Coat Silver powder with white urushi and make patters in silver powder on it
Japanese fan: Gold powder
Kimono belt: Draw patterns with gold on gold powder
Inside of Kimono belt: Silver powder
Outline of Japanese fan: Gold powder
Under-Kimono: Silver powder
Parapet and floor: Gold powder

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Base(Pines at Aoyama): Taka Maki-e
Three men: Raise by urushi lacquer
Skins: Gold powder
Lines on faces+Beards: Black urushi
Mouths: Red urushi

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Outline of the Japanese fan: Silver powder
Wooden sake cup: Red urushi
Gourd sake bottle:Gold powder

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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Hokusai Fuji16
Trees: Gold powder

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Artist name: Gold powder


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Hokusai’s Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji #37
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:18K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium
(If you like other nib size, please let us know.)
Size:15.9mm(Dia.) x 147mm
weight:30g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e
With CON-70 converter


[Yuri's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist Yuri Urushi lacquer

Year 1981Born in Kyoto
2001She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #36 "Party for Skeletons" Sailor King of Pen Ebonite Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/426 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Sarusuberi". This pen… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #36
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Sarusuberi".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Party for Skeletons01
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Fire ball: Togidashi Maki-e
Coat gold powder with colored lacquer(Urushi)

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Fire ball: Togidashi Maki-e
Coat gold powder with colored lacquer(Urushi)

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Party for Skeletons09
Plate: Hira Maki-e
Plate: Make a base with ombre-sprinkled gold powder and an outline with gold line
Fish ribs: Silver powder

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Tray/Sake bottle/Sake cup: Hira Maki-e
Outside of Tray: Gold powder
Inside of Tray: Coat gold powder with vermilion urushi
Sake bottle: Silver powder
Sake cup: Gold powder

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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Party for Skeletons12
Skeleton: Taka Maki-e
Platinum powder
Japanese towel: Taka Maki-e
Coat with purple urushi
(Outside: Gold powder , Inside: Silver powder)

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Skeleton: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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Folding Japanese Fan(Sensu): Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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Fire ball: Togidashi Maki-e
Coat gold powder with colored lacquer(Urushi)
Tree branches: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder
Strings: Hira Maki-e
Silver powder

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Samisen guitar: Taka Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Leather: Coat gold powder by white urushi
Plectrum: Gold powder
Body: Coat gold powder with Bengara urushi

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Skeleton: Taka Maki-e
Platinum powder
Strings: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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Samisen guitar: Taka Maki-e
Neck: Coat gold powder with Bengara urushi
Thread spool: Silver powder


[How to do Maki-e]
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen How to do Skeletons1
i. Gold Powder on background

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen How to do Skeletons2
ii. Coat Fireballs with color urushi

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iii. Coat Backgorund

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iv. Burnish Background

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v. Raise with charcoal powder

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vi. Sprinkle gold powder on small dining table

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vii. Urushi lacquer on Skeleton

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viii. Platinum powder on Skeleton

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ix. Complete


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Party for Skeletons #36
Maki-e Artist:Sarusuberi
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
(If you like other nib size, please let us know.)
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 153.5mm
weight:34g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #35 "Biosterous dance of Bats at sunset" Sailor King of Pen Ebonite Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/425 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Sarusuberi". This pen… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #35
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Sarusuberi".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Biosterous dance of Bats at sunset01
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Background: Togidashi Maki-e
Shell (finely-crushed): Great green turban
Moon: Egg shell

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Background: Togidashi Maki-e
Sprinkle gold powder by shading.
Gold powder is sprinkled in a range of orange arrow.
Shell (clipped out in a circle): Abalone
Bat (Depicted bat by a silhouette): Hira Maki-e
Gold powder
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Bat (Depicted bat by a silhouette): Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Biosterous dance of Bats at sunset10
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Moth: Hira Maki-e
Wings of the moth: Abalone shell
Body, antennae and hemline of Abalone: Gold powder

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Bat(Raised) : Combination of Taka Maki-e and Hira Maki-e.
After bringing up a head, body and hand/feet in high relief, sprinkle gold powder entirely. Thin wing only is used hira maki-e technique.
Entire bat: Gold powder
Eyes: Black urushi lacquer

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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Biosterous dance of Bats at sunset14
Moth: Hira Maki-e
Wings of the moth: Abalone shell
Body, antennae and hemline of Abalone: Gold powder
Bat (Depicted bat by a silhouette): Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Biosterous dance of Bats at sunset16
Artist name: Gold powder


[How to do Maki-e]
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen How to do Bats1
i. Powder on background and pasting egg shell

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen How to do Bats2
ii. Harden background with urushi and apply togidashi technique

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iii. Raise bats

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iv. Raising finish

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v. Gold powder on bat design

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vi. Paste shell for Moth

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vii. Finish


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Biosterous dance of Bats at sunset #35
Maki-e Artist:Sarusuberi
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
(If you like other nib size, please let us know.)
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 153.5mm
weight:34g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #34 "Karasu Tengu" Sailor 21K nib Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/422 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This pen is on… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #34
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen using Sailor 21K nib with 24k gold plating.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Karasu Tengu01
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Karasu-Tengu(Crow-billed Goblin): Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Face: Gold powder
Tokin (A cap Yamabushi wears): Black Urushi lacquer
Eyes: The side of Raden (Abalone shell) is Gold line using gold powder and the black eyes are coated by Balck Urushi, then Gold powder is used on it.
Beaks: Blue gold powder (Blue-tinged gold powder)
Tongue: Red (Vermilion) urushi
Wings/Feathers: Gold powder
Beards: Silver powder lines on Silver powder maki-e

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Sleeve: Silver powder
Hands and claws: Gold powder

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Tail feathers: Coat Black Urushi on Silver powder maki-e
Hakama (Japanese divided skirt): Coat gold powder with brown urushi
Hakama pattern: Silver powder
Leggings: Gold powder
Legs and claws: Gold powder

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Feather fan (Sensu) handle: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Feather: Hira Maki-e
Fan handle: lue gold powder (Blue-tinged gold powder)
Feathers: Harden the whole part with gray and white urushi after creating the design with silver powder

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Leaves: Hira Maki-e
Gold and Silver powder
Blue gold powder (Blue-tinged gold powder)

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[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Karasu Tengu (Crow-billed goblin) #34
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
(If you like other nib size, please let us know.)
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 141mm
weight:30g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Yuri's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist Yuri Urushi lacquer

Year 1981Born in Kyoto
2001She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 3200.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #33 "Fox wedding" Sailor 21K nib Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/421 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This pen is on… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #33
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen using Sailor 21K nib with 24k gold plating.

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Artist name: Gold powder

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Cattail: Hira Maki-e
Stem of Cattail: Gold powder
Ears of Cattail: Gold powder coated Brown Urushi

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Japanese old chest of drawers: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Chest (Red part): Hira Maki-e
Chest: Gold powder coated by Red Urushi
Pole: Mixture of Gold and Silver powder
Fittings: Silver powder
Handle part: Silver powder

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Fox: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Fox (gold): Gold powder
Fox (silver): Silver powder
Eyes: Raden (Abalone shell)
Outlines of Tail and Eyes: Gold powder

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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Fox wedding10
Lantern: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Gold powder (The center part is coated by Vermilion Urushi and it expresses the fire flame)

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AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Fox wedding12
Japanese pampas grass: Hira Maki-e
Stem: Gold powder
Ears: Silver powder

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Palanquin (Kago): Togidashi Taka-Maki-e
Bamboo Blind (Front): Gold powder

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Palanquin(Kago): Togidashi Taka-Maki-e
Gold powder
Roof and pole (Balck parts): Black Urushi
Precious orb: Gold powder
Bamboo Blind (Side): Blue gold powder (Blue-tinged gold powder)

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[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Fox wedding #33
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
(If you like other nib size, please let us know.)
Size:18mm(Dia.) x 140mm
weight:29g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Yuri's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist Yuri Urushi lacquer

Year 1981Born in Kyoto
2001She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #32 "Deer Makie" Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/420 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This pen is … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #32
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Montblanc Meisterstuck 149.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen deer makie01
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This design was created for the Japanese flute (Fu-e) box by Hon-ami Koetsu who was very famous artist in early Tokugawa (Edo) period.
He paints many deer playing at the Nara (Kasugano) ground.

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Background:
Sprinkle shadings of Gold and Hirame powders

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Silver deer: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Sprinkle Silver after Silver-raise and Urushi-raise

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Gold deer: Gold powders

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Gold deer: Gold powders
Deer: Raden (Yako shell)

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Gold deer: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Sprinkle Gold after Silver-raise and Urushi-raise
Background:
Sprinkle shadings of Gold and Hirame

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[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid

[Description]
Name:Deer Makie #32 (Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 Original)
Maki-e Artist:Daikai
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:18K Gold
Nib size:Medium
Size:17mm(Dia.) x 147mm
weight:34g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #31 "Setsugekka" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/419 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This pen is … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #31
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Pilot fountain pen.

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    Snow Crystal:
  1. The design is created using Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Silver powder #7
  3. Dry
  4. Raise the urushi layers
  5. Sprinkle Gold powder
  6. Coat with urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
    Cherry blossom: Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. The design is coated
  2. Sprinkle gold powder #6
  3. Coat with Urushi
  4. After burnishing, the raised layer is glittering
  5. Polish
Ring part: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

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Snow outline: Gold powder

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    Snow Crystal:
  1. The design is created using Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Silver powder #7
  3. Dry
  4. Raise the urushi layers
  5. Sprinkle Gold powder
  6. Coat with urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish

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    Moon:
  1. Create the moon thinly
  2. Gradate gold powder(Display perspectively)
  3. Dry
  4. Coat with black and transparent urushi
  5. Burnish
  6. Polish
    Cherry blossom:
  1. Create Cherry blossom on the moon
  2. Silver powder #9
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice
  5. Gold powder #8
  6. Coat with Shu(Vermilion) Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
    Leaves of Cherry blossom:
  1. Seikin(Alloy of Gold and silver) #3 Tsukegaki
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    Snow crystal:
  1. Tip parts: Silver powder #2 Tsukegaki Maki-e
  2. Others: Gold powder#2 Tsukegaki Maki-e
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＊When coarse powders are used, burnish to gloss or put a luster on the surface
＊Polish by cotton with the paste of grindstone powder and oil.


[What is Maki-e technique?]
    Hira Maki-e
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated by Uwazuri and Black urushi
  4. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
    Togidashi Maki-e (Mainly used for finishing evenly the background)
  1. Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Gold powder, Seikin: Alloy of Gold, Silver powder, Hirame and so on
  3. Coated thickly by Nashiji and Black urushi
  4. Burnished the urushi lacquer by charcoal
  5. Polish by polishing and grindstone powders
  • When coarse gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders are sprinkled, put a luster by burnished.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Hira maki-e is decorated Hira maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • After togidashi maki-e, Togidashi Taka maki-e is decorated Taka maki-e on togidashi maki-e.
  • Burnishing is needed when coarse powders are sprinkled.
    Taka Maki-e
  1. The design is created using urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle charcoal/Silver powders to raise the layer
  3. Dry
  4. Spread urushi twice to make the layer thicker
  5. Sprinkle gold/silver/Hirame/Seikin powders
  6. Coat by Urushi
  7. Burnish
  8. Polish
  • Charcoal powder: Show a soft feeling
  • Silver powder: Feel solid
    Tsukegaki Maki-e
  1. Spread Urushi lacquer thickly
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Gold powders sink due to thick urushi
  4. Do Togidashi
  5. Gold powders shine
  6. Polish

[Description]
Name:Setsugekka(Snow, Moon and Flower) #31 (Pilot Namiki Original)
Maki-e Artist:Daikai
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium
(If you like other nib size, please let us know.)
Size:15.7mm(Dia.) x 149mm
weight:26g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e
With CON-70 converter


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.


]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 1500.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #30 "Court Musical Instrument" Sailor King of Pen Ebonite Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/418 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This pen is on… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #30
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor fountain pen, King of Pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Court Musical Instrument01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Court Musical Instrument02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Court Musical Instrument03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Court Musical Instrument04
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Court Musical Instrument05

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Court Musical Instrument06
Ancient pitch pipes: Hira maki-e
Base: Seikin powder
Base of strings: Silver powder
Strings: Gold powder
Drum’s string: Hira maki-e
Coating gold powder with blue, green, vermilion and white urushi lacquer

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Court Musical Instrument07
Drum: Taka Maki-e
Drumhead: Coating silver powder with black urushi
Drumstick: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Court Musical Instrument08
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Court Musical Instrument09
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Court Musical Instrument10
Sho(Traditional Japanese wind instrument): Taka Maki-e
Barrel(Base): Black urushi
Pattern on barrel: Gold powder
Metal fixture: Silver powder
Bamboo pipes: Gold powder
Hichiriki(small double reed wind instrument): Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon11
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon12
Small Japanese drum(Tsutsumi): Taka maki-e
Drumhead: Coat Gold powder with white urushi
Pattern on drumhead: Black urushi
Strings: Vermilion urushi
Background: Togidashi Maki-e
Strings of Koto: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Court Musical Instrument13
Ancient Japanese Cymbals: Hira Maki-e
Body: Gold powder
Strings: Vermilion lacquer
Bridges of Koto: Hira Maki-e
Silver powder
Background: Togidashi Maki-e
Shading: Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Court Musical Instrument14
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Court Musical Instrument15
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Court Musical Instrument16

[Description]
Name:Court Musical Instrument #30 (Sailor King of Pen KOP Original)
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
(If you like other nib size, please let us know.)
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 153.5mm
weight:32.8g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e

Custom engraving service on AGJ original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.
  1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
  2. The cost: US$100.00.
  3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
  4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
  5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).
*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


[Yuri's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist Yuri Urushi lacquer

Year 1981Born in Kyoto
2001She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #29 "Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/417 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This pen is on… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #29
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on a Japanese fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon04
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon05
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon13

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon06
Jewel stone: Abalone shells

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon07
Dragon’s hands: Taka Maki-e
Arms, Fingers: Gold powder
Claws: Silver powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon08
Dragon’s face: Taka Maki-e
Face: Gold powder
Eyebrows: Blue gold powder
Eyes: Gold powder on Black urushi and Black Urushi on Silver powder
Tusks: Silver powder
Whiskers: Gold powder
Tongue: Vermilion urushi
Across mouth: Pink urushi

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon09
Dragon’s face: Taka Maki-e
Hairs: Gold powder
Horns: The root part is Gold powder / The top part is Silver powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon10
Mt. Fuji: Togidashi Maki-e
The top part: Silver powder
Lower part: Gold powder
Mist: Togidashi Maki-e
Gold powder
Clouds: Hira Maki-e
Gold powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon11
Mt. Fuji: Togidashi Maki-e
The top part: Silver powder
Lower part: Gold powder
Dragon’s Body: Taka Maki-e
Belly: Silver powder

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon12
Dragon’s Body: Taka Maki-e
Dorsal fin: The top part is Blue Gold powder / The root part is Gold powder
Scales: Gold powder

[Description]
Name:Mt. Fuji and Rising Dragon #29 (Pilot Namiki Original)
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium
(If you like other nib size, please let us know.)
Size:15.7mm(Dia.) x 149mm
weight:26g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e
With CON-70 converter

Custom engraving service on AGJ original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.
  1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
  2. The cost: US$100.00.
  3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
  4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
  5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).
*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


[Yuri's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist Yuri Urushi lacquer

Year 1981Born in Kyoto
2001She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #28 "Kara-ko Hana-Gassen" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/416 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This pen is … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #28
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on a Japanese fountain pen.

AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako01
AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako02
AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako03
AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako04
AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako05

This design is very famous in old Japan as the drawing pattern of Ceramics(Porcelain).

Kara-ko: The child who has the sinicism(Tang period in China) hairstyle and clothes
Hana-Gassen: Scramble for Flowers

AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako06
AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako07
Clothes: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Gold and Silver powders
Green and Red urushi
Red-Shining Pants:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Gold and Silver powders
Silver Pants:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Sliver powders

AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako08
AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako09
AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako10
Leaves: Tsuke-gaki Taka Maki-e
Gold and Silver powders
Clothes: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Gold and Silver powders
Red urushi

AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako11
Face:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Gold and Silver powders
Lips: Red urushi
Eyes: Black urushi
Clothes: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Gold and Silver powders
Green urushi

AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako12
AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako13
AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako14
AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako15
AGJ Makie Fountain Pen Karako16
Leaves: Tsuke-gaki Taka Maki-e
Gold and Silver powders

    Clothes: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
  1. Draw the form of clothes with Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Sliver powders to bring up the design in high relief
  3. Dry
  4. Raise with Urushi
  5. Dry
  6. Togidashi with charcoal
  7. Paint Urushi thinly
  8. Sprinkle #9 genuine gold powders
  9. Dry
  10. Coat with colored urushi
    (Green and Red clothes with green and red urushi respectivly)
  11. Dry
  12. Burnish
    Face:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
  1. Draw the form of Faces with Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Sliver powders to bring up the design in high relief
  3. Dry
  4. Raise with Urushi
  5. Dry
  6. Togidashi with charcoal
  7. Paint Urushi thinly
  8. Sprinkle #3 genuine gold powders
  9. Dry
  10. Coat lips and eyes with colored urushi
    (Lips and eyes with red and black urushi respectivly)
  11. Dry
    Red-Shining Pants:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
  1. Draw the form of Faces with Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Sliver powders to bring up the design in high relief
  3. Dry
  4. Raise with Urushi
  5. Dry
  6. Togidashi with charcoal
  7. Paint Urushi thinly
  8. Sprinkle Hirame (Crushed four-sided Gold Powder)
  9. Paint Nashiji-Urushi(The lacquer which has high transparency)
  10. Dry
  11. Polish
    Silver Pants:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
  1. Draw the form of Pants with Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle Sliver powders to bring up the design in high relief
  3. Dry
  4. Raise with Urushi twice
  5. Dry
  6. Polish
  7. Paint Urushi thinly
  8. Sprinkle Sliver powders to bring up the design in high relief
  9. Dry
  10. Raise with Urushi twice
  11. Dry
  12. Polish
    Leaves: Tsuke-gaki Taka Maki-e
    Tsuke-gaki Taka Maki-e technique which is often used to express lines and makes them clearer.
  1. Paint Urushi thickly
  2. Sprinkle genuine gold and silver powders on it
    The thickness of the layer of gold and siver powders is five times the layer of Hira Maki-e, it is expensive
    The mix of Silver powders look Blue dimly
  3. Dry
  4. Coat with Urushi thinly
  5. Polish it
[Description]
Name:Kara-ko Hana-Gassen #28
(Pilot Namiki Original)
Maki-e Artist:DAIKAI
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:18K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium
(If you like other nib size, please let us know.)
Size:15.9mm(Dia.) x 147mm
weight:28g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e
With CON-70 converter

Custom engraving service on AGJ original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.
  1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
  2. The cost: US$100.00.
  3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
  4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
  5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).
*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


[Daikai's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #27 "UNKIN" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/415 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This pen is on… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #27
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on a Japanese fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN04
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN05

Kinhirame powders at both ends are sprinkled at the same time with when maple leaves are drawn and then they are both polished in order to finish the background.
As for maple leaves, metal powders sprinkled on them are coated with corresponding colored lacquers. Regarding what sorts of metal powders used, they are mentioned on the photos.
Cherry petals are created with Taka (Raised) Makie technique while stems and leaves are created with Hira (Flat) Makie technique.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN06
Petals: Hira Maki-e
Silver powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN07
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN08
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN09
Cherry Blossoms: Taka Maki-e , Hira Maki-e
Petals: Taka Maki-e / Silver powders
Leaves: Hira Maki-e / Blue Gold powders
Stems: Hira Maki-e / Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN10
Cherry Blossoms: Taka Maki-e , Hira Maki-e
Petals: Taka Maki-e / Gold powders
Leaves: Hira Maki-e / Blue Gold powders
Stems: Hira Maki-e / Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN11
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN12
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN13
Petals: Hira Maki-e
Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN14
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN15
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN16
Cherry Blossoms: Taka Maki-e , Hira Maki-e
Petals: Taka Maki-e / Gold powders
Leaves: Hira Maki-e / Blue Gold powders
Stems: Hira Maki-e / Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN17
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN18
Cherry Blossoms: Taka Maki-e , Hira Maki-e
Petals: Taka Maki-e / Gold powders , Silver powders
Leaves: Hira Maki-e / Blue Gold powders
Stems: Hira Maki-e / Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen UNKIN19
Cherry Blossoms: Taka Maki-e , Hira Maki-e
Petals: Taka Maki-e / Silver powders
Leaves: Hira Maki-e / Blue Gold powders
Stems: Hira Maki-e / Gold powders

[Description]
Name:UNKIN #27 (Pilot Namiki Original)
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #10
Nib size:Medium
(If you like other nib size, please let us know.)
Size:15.7mm(Dia.) x 146mm
weight:25g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e
With CON-70 converter

Custom engraving service on AGJ original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.
  1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
  2. The cost: US$100.00.
  3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
  4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
  5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).
*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


[Yuri's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist Yuri Urushi lacquer

Year 1981Born in Kyoto
2001She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #26 "Goldfish" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/414 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri". This pen is on… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain pen #26
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original Maki-e fountain pen based on a Japanese fountain pen.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish01
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish02
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish03
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish04
AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish05

Relatively rough Gold Nashiji powders are sprinkled over the background on the barrel. The result is less flashy as Nashiji powders create less glittery results than Hirame powders (they do not polish lacquer completely). Nashiji powders are chosen in order to express the pebbles in the bottom of the water.

A water strider on the cap was created with Togidashi Makie technique. The base for the title (which separates the red part from the pink part) was burnished with the water strider at the same time when the water slider was processed. After the process was complete, green water weed on the title was raised.

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish06
Water Slider: Togidashi Maki-e
Head: Abalone shells
Legs: Silver powders
The Background: Blue gold powders
Leaf: Taka Maki-e
Blue gold powders
Some parts coated with green lacquer

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Base (which separates the pink part from the red part): Togidashi Maki-e
Gold powders
Letter:
Black urushi lacquer
Frame: Taka Maki-e
Gold powders
Small Flowers: Taka Maki-e
Gold powders
Leaf A: Taka Maki-e
Blue gold powders
Some parts coated with green lacquer
Leaf B: Taka Maki-e
Gold powders
Some parts coated with green lacquer

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish08
Tadpole: Taka Maki-e
Body: Silver powders
While the mouth: Colored lacquer
The framing part of the mouth: Gold powders
Leaf: Taka Maki-e
Gold powders are coated with green lacquer

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish09
Goldfish
Gold powders
Some parts are coated with Red and Black urushi lacquer
Lotus Leaves
Gold powders
Some of silver powders sprinkled
Green colored lacquer

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish10
Background:
Gold Nashiji powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish11
Name: Hira Maki-e
Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish12
Baby Goldfish: Hira Maki-e
Silver powders
Some parts are coated with Red urushi lacquer
Leaf: Hira Maki-e
Gold powders are coated with green lacquer
The lines of the Fin: Hira Maki-e
Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish13
The lines of the Fin: Hira Maki-e
Gold powders

AGJ Maki-e Fountain Pen Goldfish14
Goldfish
Gold powders
Some parts are coated with Red and Black urushi lacquer

[Description]
Name:Goldfish #26 (Pilot Namiki Original)
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium, Bold
(If you like other nib size, please let us know.)
Size:15.7mm(Dia.) x 149mm
weight:26g
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e
With CON-70 converter

Custom engraving service on AGJ original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.
  1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
  2. The cost: US$100.00.
  3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
  4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
  5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).
*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


[Yuri's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist Yuri Urushi lacquer

Year 1981Born in Kyoto
2001She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.

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This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on a Japanese fountain pen.

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The design pattern called "Takara Zukushi", has traditionally used as a motif of good luck and happiness. Japanese people have used the pattern on kimono and tableware for those wishes.

In Edo period (15th century late 17th century), pattern on loincloth for women in samurai family had to be motif of good luck, so loincloths with Takara Zukushi pattern on black cloth were widely used by those women.

The pattern is originated from an idea called "Eight Treasures" of ancient China, and Japanese people started using it in Muromachi period (end of 12th - late 16th century). The eight treasures refer to "conch, wheel, parasol, urn, victory banner, lotus, fish, and endless knot." It also refers to "sword, fish-shaped drum, yin-yang board," "beads, coins, victory," "lock, rhinoceros horn."

Takara Zukushi in Japan generally refers to "wishes, jewel, key, magic mallet, wallet, hide cloak, clove, wreath, and cinerary box." One or combination of few of them is drawn as pattern.

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Crane: Hira Maki-e
Silver powders
Lines of Legs and wings of Crane: Gold powders
Red and black urushi are used on the Crane face

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Old Weight for a Scale: Hira Maki-e
Mixture of Gold and Silver powders
Circles on the sides: Silver powders
Shade to hide +Strings: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
24K gold powders
Seven treasures: Hira maki-e
The center is the pattern of Silver powders
The circumference is Gold powders

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Orb: Hira Maki-e
Gold and Silver powders
Coral: Hira Maki-e
Red Urushi lacquer

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Uchide no Kozuchi (Mallet of Luck): Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Grain of woods: Gold powder
Circle on the side: Abalone shell
Grip on the side: Gold powders on black urushi
The front side: Silver patterns on Gold powders

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Clove: Hira Maki-e
Gold and Silver powders
Orb: Hira Maki-e
Outline of Orb: Gold powders
Inside: Silver powders and Black Urushi

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Orb: Hira Maki-e
Gold powders and red urushi

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Cover Coat: Hira Maki-e
Gold powders and Bengara urushi
Old Weight for a Scale: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
24K Gold and Silver powders, and Red/Black Urushi

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Scroll: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Mixture of Gold and Silver powders
Center line: Gold powders
Shaft ends: Black urushi
Scroll edges: Silver powders
Treasure Bag: Hira Maki-e
Silver powders and White Urushi on them
String: Red urushi
Former Japanese oval gold coin (Koban in Japanese)
Round Koban: Gold powders
Rectangular Koban :Silver powders

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Seven treasures: Hira Maki-e
Four corners: Abalone shells
Surround: Gold powders
Diamond-shaped flower: Silver powders on red urushi
Center: Gold powders

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Scroll: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Mixture of Gold and Silver powders
Center line: Gold powders
Shaft ends: Black urushi
Scroll edges: Silver powders
Seven treasures: Hira Maki-e
Four corners: Abalone shells
Surround: Gold powders
Diamond-shaped flower: Silver powders on red urushi
Center: Gold powders

[Description]
Name:Treasures (Takara Zukushi) #25 (Pilot Namiki Original)
Maki-e Artist:Yuri
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:14K Gold #15
Nib size:Medium
Size:15.7mm(Dia.) x 148mm
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e

Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.
  1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
  2. The cost: US$100.00.
  3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
  4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
  5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).
*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


[Yuri's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist Yuri Urushi lacquer

Year 1981Born in Kyoto
2001She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.

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This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Namiki Urushi Emperor size Black.

Camellias are evergreen trees native to Japan. They flower from winter to spring. Camellia motifs are often used on artworks as Japanese traditional patterns.


[Description]

Name: Camellia #24 (Namiki Emperor size Original)
Maki-e Artist: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 18K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 20mm(Dia.) x 175mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With the pen stand

Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.
  1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
  2. The cost: US$100.00.
  3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
  4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
  5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).
*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.

[Techniques used for Camellia]

Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e (Makie), Raden

Production period: Takes 3 to 4 months to finish decorating one fountain pen. It takes at least one week to dry one layer.

The Production Process:
    The Base (white lacquer) part in whole brown:
    (although it looks brown currently, the colour will change from brown to ivory over time)
  1. Bengara (iron oxide) lacquer is painted on all over the fountain pen as adhesive
  2. Coarse lacquer powder (in order to create the volume. The details are explained below) will be sprinkled over it
  3. After it gets dry, white lacquer is painted and layered (several times: polish each time after painting) until the surface gets smooth (Polish the surface with water and charcoal so it may get even)
  4. Polish it
  5. Lacquer is coated on all over the fountain pen and let it dry
  6. Polish it further to make it lustrous
    How to make lacquer powder:
  1. White lacquer is painted and layered on the glass repeatedly in order to create a volume of lacquer
  2. Remove the layered lacquer in water
  3. Let it dry
  4. Crush it and powderise it(reduce to powder)
Sprinkling this lacquer powders will bring out elegant beauty on the whole product which is different from just painting.

    The Camellia (Shukin/Red& Gold) Part:
  1. Give the fountain pen a volume by painting Bengara lacquer on the brown base part
  2. Sprinkle silver powders, let it dry and polish it in order to give it a volume
  3. Raised lacquer (mixture of black lacquer and Bengara lacquer) is applied (raised)
  4. Let it dry and polish it
  5. Genuine gold powder No.9 is sprinkled
  6. After it gets dry, coat it with red lacquer
  7. Polish it
    The Center of the Camellia:
  1. Raden. Mexican shells are used (as Mexican shells are very lustrous, they are used to emphasise some parts of the product)
    The sparkly leaves:
  1. The leaves are drawn with coloured lacquer over Bengara lacquer and then sprinkle No. 2 gold flakes(Hirame).
  2. Coat them with Nashi-ji lacquer (transparent lacquer).
  3. Polish them afterwards.
  4. The deep brown parts are the colour of the Bengara lacquer base
    The Leaf Vein Part:
  1. Draw the leaf veins with Bengara lacquer over Shukin (Red & Gold)
  2. Gold powders are sprinkled over the drawing
  3. Coat it with lacquer after it gets dry and let it dry again
  4. Polish it so the gold part may get more lustrous
    The Leaf Part:
  1. Raise the leaf parts with silver
  2. Paint and coat them with lacquer 2 to 3 times
  3. Polish them
  4. Paint with Bengara lacquer
  5. Sprinkle gold powder No.6
  6. Coat gold powder with a mixture of black lacquer (to darken the product), Uwazuri (Raw) lacquer (to make it lustrous) and Nashiji-lacquer (to create the volume)
  7. Shine it well after it is polished
    The Leaf Vein Part:
  1. After the process 7 above is completed, draw the contour and the leaf vein with Bengara lacquer and then sprinkle gold powder No.1 using Hira (Flat) Maki-e technique.
    The Golden part of the nib:
    (below the trim ring and the closest part to the barrel)
  1. After coating repeatedly with white lacquer, sprinkle gold powder using Hira (Flat) Maki-e technique. Polish it after coating it with lacquer.
    The 2 cm (approx.) Golden Section of the nib part:
    (the closest to the nib)
  1. After coating repeatedly with white lacquer, sprinkle coarse gold powder and polish it.
    The Silver Coupler Part:
  1. Coat it repeatedly with white lacquer
  2. Sprinkle silver powder
  3. Polish it
  4. Sprinkle gold powder using Hira (Flat) Makie technique
  5. Coat it with lacquer
  6. Polish it
    The Leaves over the Sliver Coupler Part:
  1. After the process 6 above is completed, draw the leaves with Bengara lacquer
  2. Sprinkle gold powder No. 1
  3. Set the gold powder by coating.
  4. Polish it to make it lustrous after it gets dry

[DAIKAI's Career]
Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyoto Makie (Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya (the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #23 "Grapes and Squirrel" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/407 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisa… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #23
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This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.


[Description]

Name: Grapes and Squirrel #23
(Pilot Namiki Original)
Maki-e Artist: Daikai
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e, Raden
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 15.7mm(Dia.) x 146mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With CON-70 converter
With the pen stand

Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.
  1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
  2. The cost: US$100.00.
  3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
  4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
  5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).
*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.

[Techniques used for Grapes and Squirrel]

Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e (Makie), Raden

Special feature: Gold on blue petals and red petals becomes more apparent as time goes by.

Production period: Takes 3 to 4 months to finish decorating one fountain pen. It takes at least one week to dry one layer.
    Gold leaves of grape:
  1. Apply Urushi lacquer on the whole body of the fountain pen. Let it dry and polish the surface to make it smooth
  2. Draw and paint the design, and then sprinkle silver powder on the polished surface
  3. Let it dry
  4. Apply thin layer of Urushi lacquer
  5. Polish the surface to make it smooth
  6. Raise thick layer of Urushi lacquer
  7. Let it dry
  8. Polish the surface to make it smooth
  9. Apply thick layer of Urushi lacquer again
  10. Polish the surface to make it smooth
  11. Make thin layer by Urushi lacquer
  12. Sprinkle gold powder
  13. Apply Urushi lacquer and harden the surface
  14. Let it dry
  15. Polish the surface to make it shiny
    Large leaves of grape:
  1. Coat Urushi lacquer on the whole body of the fountain pen. Let it dry and polish the surface to make it smooth and in a uniformly distributed stae.
  2. Draw and paint the design and sprinkle silver powder on the polished surface
  3. Let it dry
  4. Harden the surface with thin layer of Urushi lacquer
  5. Polish the surface to make it smooth
  6. Raise thick layer of Urushi lacquer
  7. Let it dry
  8. Polish the surface to make it smooth
  9. Make thick layer of Urushi lacquer again
  10. Polish the surface to make it smooth
  11. Coat with thin layer of Urushi lacquer
  12. Sprinkle Nashiji powder (rough-grained gold powder)
  13. Apply Nashiji lacquer (※1) for stability
    * Nashiji lacquer is the high transparent lacquer applied over Nashiji powder and Hirame powder for stability
  14. Let it dry
  15. Polish the surface with charcoal until the Nashiji powder shows on the surface
  16. Polish the surface to make it smooth
  17. Apply thin layer of lacquer
  18. Let it dry
  19. Polish the surface to make it shiny
    Fruit of grape:
  1. Coat Urushi lacquer on the whole body of the fountain pen. Let it dry and polish the surface to make it smooth and even
  2. Apply mother-of-pearl on the smoothed surface
    (The edges of the round cut mother-of-pearl are smoothed and apply Urushi lacquer on the back to glue it on the pen)
    Red fruit of grape:
  1. Paint Urushi lacquer on the whole body of the fountain pen. Let it dry and polish the surface to make it smooth and even.
  2. Apply colored Urushi lacquer 3 times on the　smoothed surface
  3. Polish the surface
    Squirrel:
  1. Paint Urushi lacquer on the whole body of the fountain pen. Let it dry and polish the surface to make it even and smooth
  2. Draw and paint the design on the polished surface and sprinkle silver powder
  3. Let it dry
  4. Harden with thin layer of Urushi lacquer
  5. Polish the surface to make it smooth
  6. Raise thick layer of Urushi lacquer
  7. Let it dry
  8. Polish the surface to make it smooth
  9. Apply thick layer of Urushi lacquer again
  10. Polish the surface to make it smooth
  11. Raise thin layer of Urushi lacquer
  12. Sprinkle silver powder
  13. Raise Urushi lacquer
  14. Let it dry
  15. Polish the surface to make it shiny
About Togi-dashi Technique:
Togi-dashi means polishing the surface with charcoal or synthetic whetstone until gold shows on the surface.
When the rough gold powder is polished, the surface of gold reflects light irregularly. Then polish the surface with absorbent cotton impregnated with polishing paste made by mixing polishing powder and oil.


[DAIKAI's Career]

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

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This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.


[Description]

Name: Grapes and Squirrel #23
(Pilot Namiki Original)
Maki-e Artist: Daikai
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e, Raden
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 15.7mm(Dia.) x 146mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With CON-70 converter
With the pen stand

Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.
  1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
  2. The cost: US$100.00.
  3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
  4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
  5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).
*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.

[Techniques used for Cherry blossoms in the night]

Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e (Makie)

Special feature: Gold on blue petals and red petals becomes more apparent as time goes by.

Production period: Takes 3 to 4 months to finish decorating one fountain pen. It takes at least one week to dry one layer.
    Gold on the nib section of the pen:
  1. Coat Urushi lacquer on the whole body of the fountain pen. Let it dry and polish the surface to make it smooth
  2. Paint thin layer of Urushi lacquer
  3. Sprinkle rough gold powder
  4. Harden with Urushi lacquer mixed with raw Urushi lacquer and black Urushi
  5. Polish the surface until gold shows on the surface (This process is called Togi-dashi)
  6. Polish the surface and Coat Urushi lacquer again
  7. Let it dry
  8. Polish the surface to make it shiny
  9. Raise silver on the petals
  10. Polish the surface to make it smooth
  11. Apply thick layer of lacquer
  12. Let it dry
  13. Polish the surface to make it smooth
  14. Raise thick layer of lacquer again
  15. Polish the surface to make it smooth
  16. Apply thin layer of lacquer
  17. Sprinkle gold powder
  18. Harden with Urushi lacquer
  19. Let it dry
  20. Polish the surface to make it shiny
    Blue and red petals:
  1. Draw and paint the design with Urushi lacquer
  2. Sprinkle gold powder
  3. Harden with Urushi lacquer
  4. Let it dry
  5. Polish the surface
    Apply transparent Urushi lacquer
  1. Red: mix black, red, purple and transparent Urushi lacquer together.
  2. Blue: mix black, blue and transparent Urushi lacquer together.

    3. Polish the surface until the gold shows on the surface.

About Togi-dashi Technique:
Togi-dashi means polishing the surface with charcoal or synthetic whetstone until gold shows on the surface.
When the rough gold powder is polished, the surface of gold reflects light irregularly. Then polish the surface with absorbent cotton impregnated with polishing paste made by mixing polishing powder and oil.


[DAIKAI's Career]

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #21 "Bugaku" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/405 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisa… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #21
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This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.


[Description]
Name: Bugaku (Dance & Music) #21 (Pilot Namiki Original)
Maki-e Artist: Yuri
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 18K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 15.9mm(Dia.) x 147mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With CON-70 converter


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


[Techniques used for Bugaku (Dance & Music)]

Technique: Togidashi-taka Maki-e (Makie)

"Raryo-Oh (6th century Famous Chinese Military Commander)" Dance and "Kocho (Butterfly)" Dance.
Both motifs are made using "Taka (Raised) Makie" technique.
The background of "Kocho" is made with genuine gold "Nashi-ji" powders which are sprinkled over to create the gradation effect. The technique used is "Togidashi (Burnished) Makie".

Raryo-Oh
The eyes are made with nacre (inner shell layers).

The Costume part:
As for the parts painted by vermilion, genuine gold powders are coated with vermilion lacquer. The frilled decorations on Ryo-Oh (costume on top) are made using genuine silver. So is Tabi (Japanese socks).

Although the genuine gold powders are mostly used for decorative patterns of the costume, the long part of the costume which is trailing toward the back is made with both genuine gold powders (for the outer part) and genuine silver powders (for the inner part).
The round circle in the centre of the chest is made with genuine platinum.

The Other part:
The genuine gold powders are sprinkled to create the mask. The head is drawn using genuine silver powders and the accessories on his hair are created using genuine gold powders.

His hands are drawn with white Urushi lacquer.
The genuine gold powders are sprinkled to paint the stick he is holding. The belts are coated with vermilion lacquer.

Kocho (Butterfly):

The nacres (inner shell layers) are fixed on some of the flowers.

The Costume part:
The blue parts of the wings are created using genuine silver powders, while genuine gold powders are used for the red parts and the green parts of the wings.
The whole wings are coated with coloured Urushi lacquers first and then the parts where gold powders and silver powders are sprinkled are polished.
The arabesque patterns over the wings are drawn by sprinkling genuine gold powders.

Genuine platinum powders are used for "hakama (Japanese pantaloons)" while genuine silver powders are used for patterns of "hakama".

The trailing parts on the back are sprinkled with genuine gold powders. Some parts of them are painted with green lacquers. Both gold powders and silver powders are used for the different parts of the patterns on the costume.

The Other part:
Only coloured lacquers are used to draw the face and the hair.


[Yuri's Career]
Year 1981 Born in Kyoto
2001 She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009 The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition aka (Raised) Makie" technique.(the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #20 "Bats on a moonlight night" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/404 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisa… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #20
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This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Pilot's fountain pen.


[Description]
Name: Bats on a moonlight night #20 (Original)
Maki-e Artist: Yuri
Technique: Togidashi Maki-e, Hira Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 18K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 15.9mm(Dia.) x 146mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With CON-70 converter


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


[Techniques used for Bats on a moonlight night]

As for the building on the background, it is polished using nacre (inner shell layers) and genuine gold　powders. Togidashi Maki-e technique is used.

The Moon part:
Genuine silver powders are sprinkled and then polished to create a gritty texture. "Hira (Flat) Maki-e" Technique　is used.

The Bats part:
Gold "Taka (Raised) Maki-e" is used.
Small bats are drawn with "Hira (Flat) Maki-e" Technique.
Gold powders are used to create a lie of bats hair and their frames.


[Yuri's Career]
Year 1981 Born in Kyoto
2001 She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009 The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition."

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #19 "Treasures" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/401 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisa… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #19
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This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.


[Description]
Name: Treasures #19 (Pilot Namiki Original)
Maki-e Artist: Yuri
Technique: Togidashi Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 15.7mm(Dia.) x 148mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With CON-70 converter


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


[Techniques used for Treasures]

The technique used:
Combination of "Togidashi (Burnished) Makie", "Hira (Flat) Makie" and "Taka (Raised) Makie"

About the Treasures on the outer cap:
The treasure bag is made with "Taka (Raised) Makie" technique while "Hoju" (tear drop shaped sacred gem) is made with nacre (inner shell layers) and "Fundo" (weight to measure gold) is made with "Hira (Flat) Makie".
The treasure bag is sprinkled with genuine platinum powders coated with white lacquer. Small square gold sheets called "Kirikane" are affixed on the bag. The cherry blossom petals on the bag are made with "Hira (Flat) Makie" using genuine silver powders.
"Fundo" is made with "Hira (Flat) Makie" technique using genuine gold powders whereas an Obi (Belt) like part in the middle of it is made using genuine silver powders. Two dots next to "Fundo" are first drawn with red lacquer and then genuine gold dots are added on top.
"Hoju" (tear drop shaped sacred gem) part is created by affixing nacre which is first cut out of inner layers of shells with a needle, and then fractured to fit a shape of a fountain pen and finally attached without any gaps. In order to prevent the nacre from being caught, the boundary lines are smoothed by filling the lines with black lacquer.

About the Treasures on the barrel:
"Kakuremino" (Straw Raincoat which makes you invisible)
It is made with "Taka (Raised) Makie" technique using genuine gold powders. The "Shippou" pattern on the upper part of it is created with "Hira (Flat) Makie" using genuine gold and silver powders.

"Kagi" (Key)
It is made with "Hira (Flat) Makie" technique. The handle is made applying genuine blue gold powders while keys are made using genuine silver powders.

"Uchideno Kozuchi" (Wish-Granting Mallet)
It is made with "Hira (Flat) Makie" using genuine gold powders. By sprinkling gold powders to create the gradation effect, wood grain patterns are achieved.

"Hoju" (tear drop shaped sacred gem)
One is affixed with nacre, another is painted with genuine gold powder and the other one is painted with genuine silver powders. Gold "Hoju" is made with "Taka (Raised) Makie" technique whereas silver "Hoju" is made with "Hira (Flat) Makie".

About the background sprinkled with gold powders:
The background is made with genuine gold "Nashi-ji" powders. To create the depth, the shapes of "Hoju" and "Koban (Japanese gold coin)" are gouged out of the Gold background.


[Yuri's Career]
Year 1981 Born in Kyoto
2001 She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009 The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.

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This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.


[Description]
Name: Throwing the folding Japanese fun #18 (Original)
Maki-e Artist: Yuri
Technique: Togidashi Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 15.7mm(Dia.) x 149mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With CON-70 converter


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


[Techniques used for Throwing the folding Japanese fun]

The technique used:
Combination of "Togidashi (Burnished) Makie", "Hira (Flat) Makie" and "Taka (Raised) Makie"

About the Fan on the outer cap:
A shuttlecock is made with "Taka (Raised) Makie" technique using genuine gold and blue gold powders.
Gathering clouds are made with "Hira (Flat) Makie" using genuine gold and silver powders.

About the Fans on the barrel:
A half-closing fan with sea waves is made with "Taka (Raised) Makie" technique using genuine silver and blue gold powders, while a peony fan is made with "Hira (Raised) Makie" using genuine gold powders which are also coated with colored lacquer.

About the part sprinkled with gold powders:
The background is made with "Nashi-ji" using genuine gold powders which are sprinkled over to create the gradation effect.
[Yuri's Career]

Year 1981 Born in Kyoto
2001 She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009 The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2000.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #17 "Hyakunin Isshu" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/399 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisa… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #17
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This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.


[Description]
Name: Hyakunin Isshu (The Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets) #17 (Original)
Maki-e Artist: Yuri
Technique: Togidashi Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 15.7mm(Dia.) x 146mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With CON-70 converter


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


[Techniques used for Hyakunin Isshu]

About the whole "Karuta (cards)":
"Karuta" with Maple leaves is made with "Taka (Raised) Makie" technique while the remaining 2 "Karuta" are made with "Hira (Flat) Makie" technique.

About the letters on "Karuta (cards)":
The "Karuta" with maple leaves is made with "Hira (Flat) Makie" technique using genuine gold powders. A lady and haze are drawn with black lacquer.

About a Lady on the card:
It is made with "Hira (Flat) Makie" technique using genuine gold, silver and blue gold powders. Some parts of the "Kimono" she is wearing are coated with colored lacquers.

About the motif:
Maple leaves: genuine gold and silver powders are applied. The leaves and water are coated with red and blue lacquers. A Lady: blurred using genuine gold powders. More gold powders are applied towards the top of the lady. The background of the card and the lady are both flat.
Haze: it is created by adjusting the amount of genuine gold and silver powders sprinkled over.

About the Gold frames of the cards:
They are made with “Hira (Flat) Makie” technique using genuine gold powders

About the background sprinkled with gold powders:
The background of a fountain pen is made with “Nashi-ji”. Genuine gold powders are sprinkled to create the gradation effect spreading outward from the center.


[Yuri's Career]

Year 1981 Born in Kyoto
2001 She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009 The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.

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This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Yuri".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.


[Description]
Name: Kawasemi (Kingfisher) #16 (Original)
Maki-e Artist: Yuri
Technique: Togidashi Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 14.7mm(Dia.) x 143mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


[Techniques used for Kawasemi (Kingfisher)]

Taka (Raised) Makie technique with genuine platinum, silver and gold powders is applied. For the stomach and the throat parts, genuine gold and silver powders are used while genuine platinum powders are sprinkled all over it. The metal powders are coated with colored lacquer and get ground.

About the Fish part:
"Togidashi (Burnished) Makie" using genuine silver powders is applied.

About the Sea Waves part:
"Togidashi (Burnished) Makie" technique with genuine gold and silver powders is applied.

About the Dots part:
It is "Hira (Flat) Makie" using genuine silver powders.

About the Name part:
It is "Hira (Flat) Makie" using genuine gold powders (all four of them).


[Yuri's Career]

Year 1981 Born in Kyoto
2001 She followed the family trade of Lacquered tea utensils making and started to work at Studio "Manju" owned by her family.
She took charge of design and decoration of Lacquered.work (Maki-e).
She also studied the traditional Japanese Painting at Kyoto University of Art and Design.
2009 The Japanese lacquered tea ware (Usuchaki) made by her won the Kyoto Governor Prize at the 40th Kyo Laquered Ware Exhibition (the prize was won under the Studio's name).
Her work was also selected for the 49th Japan Crafts Exhibition.

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This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This pen is only one in the world. You could not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.


[Description]
Name: Rising Dragon #15 (Original)
Maki-e Artist: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 15.7mm(Dia.) x 149mm
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With CON-70 converter, With the pen stand


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


[Techniques used for Cranes and Red Fuji]

The Gold parts of the Rising Dragon:
1. They are thickly coated with “Bengara” lacquer
2. Gold powders (no.1 - no.5) are sprinkled over them
3. They are coated with “Uwazuri” lacquer
4. They are polished with cotton
5. They are coated with “Uwazuri” lacquer

The Ball that the Dragon is holding:
1. Abalone shells are arranged
2. It is coated with “Uwazuri” lacquer
3. It is polished with cotton

The Scales of the Dragon:
1. They are thickly coated with “Bengara” lacquer
2. “Nashiji” lacquer (Gold powders will be sprinkled)
3. They are coated with “Nashiji” lacquer (translucent)
4. They are ground with charcoal
5. They are coated with “Uwazuri” lacquer
6. They are polished with cotton

The Silver part (the stomach) of the Dragon:
1. It is thickly coated with “Bengara” lacquer
2. Silver powders are sprinkled over it
3. It is coated with “Uwazuri” lacquer
4. It is polished with cotton

The Flames surrounding the Dragon:
1. They are painted with Red Lacquer
2. They are polished with cotton
3. They are coated with “Uwazuri” lacquer
4. They are polished with cotton


[DAIKAI's Career]

Urushi Lacquer Master : Daikai Uehara’s Career
Year 1950 Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969 Another Urushi artist“ Masakichi Shima” started teaching Daikai.
1976 Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985 Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986 Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990 Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991 Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994 Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995 Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997 Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999 Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001 He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 1999.
2008 Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009 Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #14 "Cranes and Red Fuji" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/396 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisa… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #14
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This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This pen is only one in the world. You could not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.


[Description]
Name: Cranes and Red Fuji #14 (Original)
Maki-e Artist: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 15.7mm(Dia.) x 149mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With CON-70 converter, With the pen stand


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


[Techniques used for Cranes and Red Fuji]

The Red part of Mt. Fuji:
1. It is thickly coated with “Bengara” lacquer
2. Gold powders (no. 9) are sprinkled over it
3. It is coated with Red Lacquer
4. It is ground with charcoal
5. It is coated with “Uwazuri” lacquer
6. It is polished with cotton

The Snow part (Silver) of Mt. Fuji:
1. It is thickly coated with “Bengara” lacquer
2. Silver powders are sprinkled over it
3. It is painted with “Uwazuri” lacquer
4. It is polished with cotton
5. It is coated with “Uwazuri” lacquer
6. It is polished with cotton

The Clouds part:
1. It is thickly coated with “Bengara” lacquer
2. “Nashiji” lacquer (coarse gold powders are sprinkled)
3. It is coated with “Nashiji” lacquer (translucent)
4. It is ground with charcoal
5. It is coated with “Uwazuri” lacquer
6. It is polished with cotton

The Cranes:
1. They are thickly coated with “Bengara” lacquer
2. Gold powders (no.1 - no.5) are sprinkled over it
3. They are painted with “Uwazuri” lacquer
4. They are polished with cotton
5. They are coated with “Uwazuri” lacquer
6. They are polished with cotton

The Legs of the Cranes:
1. They are thickly coated with “Bengara” lacquer
2. Gold powders (no. 1 - no. 5) are sprinkled over them
3. They are painted with “Uwazuri” lacquer
4. They are polished with cotton
5. They are coated with “Uwazuri” lacquer
6. They are polished with cotton

Techniques for Naming:
Flat Lacquer
1. They are thickly coated with “Bengara” lacquer
2. Gold powders (no. 1 - no. 5) are sprinkled over them
3. They are painted with “Uwazuri” lacquer
4. They are polished with cotton
5. They are coated with “Uwazuri” lacquer
6. They are polished with cotton


[DAIKAI's Career]

Urushi Lacquer Master : Daikai Uehara’s Career
Year 1950 Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969 Another Urushi artist“ Masakichi Shima” started teaching Daikai.
1976 Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985 Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986 Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990 Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991 Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994 Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995 Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997 Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999 Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001 He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 1999.
2008 Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009 Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

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This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This pen is only one in the world. You could not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Namiki Urushi Emperor size Black.


[Description]
Name: The Boy's Festival on the 5th of May #13
( Namiki Urushi Collection Black )
Maki-e Artist: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 18K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 20mm(Dia.) x 175mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With the pen stand


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.
1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


May 5th is called "Kodomo-no-Hi". Traditionally,　it is a celebration for boys. Many families decorate a "kabuto" which is a samurai helmet or a "Gogatsu Ningyou", a samurai doll. It is believed that they protect boys' health and happiness.
We also fly "Koinobori" outside of our houses. Koinobori are big carp-shaped streamers on a long pole.
The pole is about 5-6 meters tall, so on windy days, the carps look like they are swimming in the sky. They symbolize future success because carps are said to climb waterfalls without giving up.

Technique: Togidashi-taka Maki-e (Makie)

Process:

1. The whole black area is swollen by black color Urushi evenly after the black Urushi lacquer area of the foundation is smoothed.

2. On the tops of a cap and barrel and the surface of the barrel, Gold Hirame (thin gold plates) are sprinkled. Then, paint transparent matt urushi lacquer and burnish it.

3. On the areas of the three circles of the arrow top and gold part of the Japanese helmet (Kabuto), silver powders are sprinkled.
After these areas are highly elevated, paint the mix of Bengara lacquer and Black lacquer urushi on them. They are more raised. Then, burnish and polish on them, and paint Urushi again, and sprinkle Gold powders. Coat by finishing urushi.
After the polish, golden color is gradually shining.

4. The areas of the arrow feathers and silver area of Kabuto: Paint Hira maki-e by Silver, and depict the lines by color urushi. Then, coat by finishing urushi and polish it.

5. The areas of the arrow axis and vermillion part of kabuto: Sprinkle Gold powders and dry. Then, coat by vermillion Urushi lacquer and burnish them.

6. Rabbit-ear parts: Bengara Urushi lacquer is coated thickly on the design (Rabbit-ear Iris) depicted by the Gold Tsuke-Gaki technique.


Tsuke-Gaki technique:

1. Design the object
2. Sprinkle with Gold powder
3. Paint Urushi


[DAIKAI's Career]

Urushi Lacquer Master : Daikai Uehara’s Career
Year 1950 Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969 Another Urushi artist“ Masakichi Shima” started teaching Daikai.
1976 Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985 Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986 Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990 Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991 Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994 Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995 Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997 Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999 Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001 He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 1999.
2008 Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009 Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

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This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This pen is only one in the world. You could not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor’s fountain pen, King of Pen.

[Description]
Name: Tiger lily #12 (Sailor King of Pen Original)
Maki-e Artist: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 20mm(Dia.) x 153.5mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With the pen stand


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


Tiger lily is a tall lily that grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters.
The leaf has pointed apex which is called lanceolate shape. They form alternate leaf arrangement. Stem color is purplish brown, and has small spots.
Flowering season is July to August. The orange colored petals are warped, and have dark purple spots. As a traditional pattern, tiger lily is widely used for many art works in Japan.


Process:

Ivory colored base (white lacquer):

1. Paint Bengara lacquer on the body and cap.
2. Sprinkle powder lacquer on it. (powder lacquer is described below)
3. Dry it, and paint white lacquer in many layers until the surface becomes flat.
4. Burnish it.
5. Moisten it with water, and burnish it with charcoal until the surface becomes flat.
6. Polish it.
7. Make it shiny.

How to make powder lacquer:

1. Paint white lacquer in many layers on a glass plate until it becomes thick.
2. Tear the lacquer layers off the glass plate in water.
3. Dry it.
4. Crush it to make powder lacquer.

This powder lacquer provides distinct grace and elegance from just painted lacquer.

Flower Part (gold-vermilion color):

1. Paint Bengara to swell part of the ivory-colored area.
2. Sprinkle silver powder, and dry it. Then, burnish it
3. Paint Taka-age lacquer (mix of black and Bengara) to swell it.
4. Dry it and burnish it.
5. Sprinkle gold powder in size 9.
6. Dry it, and harden it with red lacquer.
7. Burnish it.

Vein Part:

1. Paint Bengara on gold-vermilion-colored area.
2. Sprinkle gold powder with the method called Hira maki-e.
3. Dry it, and burnish it.

Leaf Part:
Swell it with silver, and sprinkle gold powder in size 6.

Pistil and Stamen Part:
Paint colored lacquer (dark purple) on gold-vermilion-colored area.


[DAIKAI's Career]

Urushi Lacquer Master : Daikai Uehara’s Career
Year 1950 Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969 Another Urushi artist“ Masakichi Shima” started teaching Daikai.
1976 Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985 Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986 Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990 Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991 Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994 Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995 Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997 Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999 Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001 He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 1999.
2008 Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009 Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #11 "Takara Zukushi" Sailor King of Pen Ebonite Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/379 This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai". This pen is … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #11
This AGJ original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan "Daikai".
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor 's fountain pen.

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The design pattern called "Takara Zukushi," has traditionally used as a motif of good luck and happiness. Japanese people have used the pattern on kimono and tableware for those wishes.

In Edo period (15th century late 17th century), pattern on loincloth for women in samurai family had to be motif of good luck, so loincloths with Takara Zukushi pattern on black cloth were widely used by those women.

The pattern is originated from an idea called "Eight Treasures" of ancient China, and Japanese people started using it in Muromachi period (end of 12th - late 16th century). The eight treasures refer to "conch, wheel, parasol, urn, victory banner, lotus, fish, and endless knot." It also refers to "sword, fish-shaped drum, yin-yang board," "beads, coins, victory," "lock, rhinoceros horn."

Takara Zukushi in Japan generally refers to "wishes, jewel, key, magic mallet, wallet, hide cloak, clove, wreath, and cinerary box." One or combination of few of them is drawn as pattern.

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Process:
Shiny gold on the head of the cap and the end of the body (opposite side of the nib):

    Hirame (thin gold plates) -Nashiji (gold aventurine) on Urushi lacquer on is burnished
  1. Paint red lacquer (shiny area)
  2. Sprinkle gold Hirame (in size 6 to 9)
  3. Paint clear Nashiji lacquer on it
  4. Dry it, and burnish it

    5. The treasure bag and the magic mallet drawn on the middle of the body:
  5. Thicken the treasure bag and the magic mallet, and paint with Bengara lacquer (red iron oxide)
  6. Sink silver powder into the Bengara lacquer to swell it
  7. Dry it, and paint Taka-age lacquer (mix of black and Bengara)
  8. Dry it, then burnish it
    9. The above process is for silver colored area.

    Gold colored area, strap, and leaves (bamboo and pine tree):
  9. Paint Bengara lacquer on 8
  10. Sprinkle size 6 gold powder on it
  11. Harden it with bright and colored lacquer
  12. Dry it, then burnish it
Gold colored rhombic area:
Paint Bengara lacquer on 4 to make it adhesive. Then, sprinkle gold powder (in size 2,) and paint Uwazuri lacquer (raw lacquer) to harden it. Dry it, and burnish it to make it shiny.

As described above, it is Kyo maki-e which involves lots of processes to draw. It has longer history and considered as higher class than Kaga maki-e (technique used by Namiki.) It is not as colorful as.

[Description]
Name:Takara Zukushi #11
( Sailor King of Pen Original )
Maki-e Artist:DAIKAI
Technique:Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin:Kyoto, Japan
Nib:Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size:Medium
Size:20mm(Dia.) x 153.5mm
Shipping:FREE SHIPPING!
Others:AGJ Original Design Maki-e
With the pen stand

Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.
  1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
  2. The cost: US$100.00.
  3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
  4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
  5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).
*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.

[DAIKAI's Career]
AGJ Maki-e Makie Artist Daikai Urushi lacquer

Year 1950Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969Another Urushi artist　"Masakichi Shima" started teaching Daikai.
1976Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 2001.
2008Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

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This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is the original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.

[Description]
Name: Kiri-makie (paulownia) #10 (Original)
Maki-e Artisan: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi-Taka Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 18K Gold
Nib size:
Size: 15.9mm(Dia.) x 147mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
With CON-70 converter


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


Process:
Paulownia:
Swell the silver powder as a base.
Harden it by white lacquer.
Scrape the surface.
Swell it with white lacquer.
Dry it, and sprinkle #5 gold powder (There are #1 to #12 gold powders, the higher the number, the powder is rougher.)

Whitish dots on the paulownia flower:
Painted with silver (Lacquer it thickly, and sprinkle #1 silver powder.)

Paulownia Leaf:
Hirame (flat gold flake)
Lacquer on sprinkled Hirame, and scrape it.


[DAIKAI's Career]

Urushi Lacquer Master : Daikai Uehara’s Career
Year 1950 Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969 Another Urushi artist“ Masakichi Shima” started teaching Daikai.
1976 Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985 Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986 Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990 Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991 Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994 Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995 Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997 Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999 Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001 He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 1999.
2008 Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009 Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #09 "Shuiro Zakura" Sailor King of Pen Ebonite Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/375 This Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan “Daikai”. This pen is only … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #09 This Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan “Daikai”.
This pen is only one in the world. You could not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor’s fountain pen, Profit Marble Ebonite

[Description]
Name: Shuiro Zakura (Vermilion Cherry Blossom) #9 (Sailor King of Pen Original)
Maki-e Artisan: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi-Taka Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 20mm(Dia.) x 153.5mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


Process:
Coat a vermilion lacquer on the cap and barrel.
Then, each design is painted by Maki-e technique.

Gold petal + bud:
Swell the silver powder as a base.
Harden it with white lacquer.
Scrape the surface.
Swell it by white lacquer.
Dry it, and sprinkle #5 gold powder (There are #1 to #12 gold powders, the higher the number, the powder is rougher.).
Pistil of the gold flower
Painted with #1 gold powder.

Vermilion leaf:
#8 gold powder and vermilion lacquer are sprinkled, and then scraped after dried.

Vermilion Petal:
Painted with vermilion lacquer.


[DAIKAI's Career]

Urushi Lacquer Master : Daikai Uehara’s Career
Year 1950 Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969 Another Urushi artist“ Masakichi Shima” started teaching Daikai.
1976 Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985 Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986 Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990 Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991 Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994 Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995 Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997 Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999 Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001 He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 1999.
2008 Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009 Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2600.00 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #08 "Fujin Raijin" Sailor King of Pen Ebonite Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/371 This Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan “Daikai”. This pen is only … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #08 This Original Maki-e Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan “Daikai”.
This pen is only one in the world. You could not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is original maki-e fountain pen based on Sailor’s fountain pen, Profit Marble Ebonite

[Description]
Name: Fujin Raijin (Wind and Thunder Gods) #8 (Sailor King of Pen Original)
Maki-e Artisan: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: Bicolor 21K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 20mm(Dia.) x 153.5mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


1) The top of the cap and the bottom of the body of the pen (not the nib side)…Hirame Togidashi
(Hirame means fragments of thin gold plate)

Process:
1. Lacquer it
2. Sprinkle Hirame
3. Harden Hirame by clear Nashiji(Matt) urushi
4. Grind it
5. Coat it with raw lacquer
6. Polish it to deburr lacquer

2) The part of the picture is Togidashi-Taka Maki-e

Process:
1. Put lacquer thickly on the picture
2. Sprinkle and sink silver powder in the thickly put lacquer
3.. Grind it and put lacquer to make it thicker
4. Dry it
5. Grind it
6. Paint Bengal red lacquer only on the picture (works as adhesive)
7. Sprinkle rough gold powder
8. Put colored lacquer depending on the pictures
9. Grind it
10. Coat it with lacquer
11. Polish it to deburr lacquer

3) The light brown air sac Fujin has will gradually fade to white.


[DAIKAI's Career]

Urushi Lacquer Master : Daikai Uehara’s Career
Year 1950 Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969 Another Urushi artist“ Masakichi Shima” started teaching Daikai.
1976 Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985 Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986 Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990 Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991 Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994 Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995 Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997 Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999 Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001 He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 1999.
2008 Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009 Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #07 "Plover Wave and Chidori" Platinum Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/370 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e (makie) Platinum Fountain pen is made by famous Ky… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #07 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e (makie) Platinum Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan “Daikai”.
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is the original maki-e fountain pen based on platinum fountain pen.

[Description]
Name: Plover (Wave and Chidori) #7 (Platinum Original)
Maki-e Artist: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi-Taka Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold Rhodium
Nib size: Broad or Fine nib
Size: 14.5mm(Dia.) x 136.5mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!

Techniques:
1. Plover : Gold tsukegaki maki-e
　1) Apply layers of urushi , infiltrate 24 karat gold
　2) Paint bird eyes with black-urushi
2. Upper Wave: Silver tsukegaki maki-e
　Apply urushi, sprinkle silver powder, cover with raw urushi, polish with charcoal
3. Below waves: Gold tsukegaki maki-e
　Apply urushi, sprinkle gold nashiji powder, dry, cover with nashiji-urushi, polish with charcoal

Ring part on each fountain pens
1. Applying black-urushi, dry and apply black-urushi again, dry and apply black-urushi once again.
2. Sprinkle gold power
3. Cover with raw-urushi
4. Polish with charcoal


[DAIKAI's Career]

Urushi Lacquer Master : Daikai Uehara’s Career
Year 1950 Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969 Another Urushi artist“ Masakichi Shima” started teaching Daikai.
1976 Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985 Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986 Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990 Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991 Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994 Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995 Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997 Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999 Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001 He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 1999.
2008 Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009 Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #06 "Sho-Chiku-Bai" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/369 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e (makie) Pilot Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #06 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e (makie) Pilot Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan “Daikai”.
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is the original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.


[Description]
Name: Shochikubai #6 (Original)
(Pine, Bamboo and Plum trees. This combination is considered to bring good luck in Japan since old times)
Maki-e Artist: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi-Taka Maki-e Raden
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 15.7mm(Dia.) x 146mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With CON-70 converter


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


Techniques:
1. Pine: Gold Arabesque maki-e on red-urushi
　1) Paint with red-urushi, dry and polish with charcoal, repeat the process.
　2) Give arabesque maki-e on red-urushi.
　3) Overlay ( paint raw-urushi, dry and polish)
2. Bamboo: Tsukegaki taka maki-e (thickened with gold)
　1) Draw bamboo leaves with Bengala Urushi, sprinkle gold powder, and apply uwazuri-urushi( upper coating), and polish.
　2) Repeat the process again to give the thickness.
3. Plum: Tsukegaki taka maki-e + Raden(mother of pearl (using ear-shell))
　1) Draw bamboo leaves with Bengala urushi(processed raw urushi mixed with bengala), sprinkle gold powder, and apply uwazuri-urushi (upper coating), and polish.
　2) Repeat the process again to give the thickness.
　3) Apply Raden technique (mother of pearl) on plums.

Ring part on each fountain pens
1. Applying black-urushi, dry and apply black-urushi again, dry and apply black-urushi once again.
2. Sprinkle gold power
3. Cover with raw-urushi
4. Polish with charcoal


[DAIKAI's Career]

Urushi Lacquer Master : Daikai Uehara’s Career
Year 1950 Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969 Another Urushi artist“ Masakichi Shima” started teaching Daikai.
1976 Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985 Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986 Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990 Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991 Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994 Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995 Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997 Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999 Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001 He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 1999.
2008 Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009 Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #05 "Dragon" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/368 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e (makie) Pilot Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto… AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #05 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e (makie) Pilot Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan “Daikai”.
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is the original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.


[Description]
Name: Dragon (Dragon on a swirling cloud) Ryu #5 (Original)
Maki-e Artist: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi-Taka Maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 15.7mm(Dia.) x 146mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With CON-70 converter

Techniques:
1. Dragon: Togidashi Taka maki-e
2. Red rising flame (from the center of the body of the dragon): Red Urushi
3. Dragon horn: painted with raw urushi and polished.
　1) Raw urushi gives hardness and polish.
　2) Polishing process: polished with cotton using grindstone powder mixed with oil
4. Swirl: Silver togidashi maki-e The swirl is painted with black urushi first. Then sprinkled with coarse grained silver powder. Then overlaid with Black-Urushi and Nashiji-urushi, and polished.
5. Rings: Painted with black-urushi 3 times, then sprinkled with gold powder, and overlaid with urushi.

Ring part on each fountain pens
1. Applying black-urushi, dry and apply black-urushi again, dry and apply black-urushi once again.
2. Sprinkle gold power
3. Cover with raw-urushi
4. Polish with charcoal



[DAIKAI's Career]

Urushi Lacquer Master : Daikai Uehara’s Career
Year 1950 Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969 Another Urushi artist“ Masakichi Shima” started teaching Daikai.
1976 Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985 Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986 Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990 Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991 Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994 Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995 Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997 Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999 Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001 He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 1999.
2008 Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009 Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #04 "Red (Aka) Fuji" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/367 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Pilot Namiki Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #04 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Pilot Namiki Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan “Daikai”.
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is the original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.

Name: Red (Aka) Fuji #4 (AGJ's Original fountain pen)
Maki-e Artisan: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi-taka maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 14.7mm(Dia.) x 143mm


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


Part of Mt.Fuji: No.9 Gold powder is sprinkled on E-Urushi and Iro Urushi is painted and polished.
Part of Cloud: Polished by Iro Urushi.
Part of Silver Line(ridgeline is expressed):Silver powder is sprinkled on E-Urushi and Iro-Urushi hardens and it is polished.


[DAIKAI's Career]

Urushi Lacquer Master : Daikai Uehara’s Career
Year 1950 Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969 Another Urushi artist“ Masakichi Shima” started teaching Daikai.
1976 Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985 Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986 Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990 Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991 Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994 Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995 Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997 Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999 Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001 He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 1999.
2008 Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009 Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #03 "Unkin" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/366 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Pilot Namiki Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #03 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Pilot Namiki Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan “Daikai”.
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is the original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.

Name: Unkin (Maple and Cherry Blossom) #3 (AGJ's Original Maki-e Japanese fountain pen)
Maki-e Artisan: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi-taka maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 14.7mm(Dia.) x 143mm


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


1. E-urushi(the high quality sticky Urushi for drawing lines for powder sprinkling)
2. Using No.9(rough) gold powder to increase height
3. Paint Iro-urushi
4. Dry
5. Polished by charcoal


[DAIKAI's Career]

Urushi Lacquer Master : Daikai Uehara’s Career
Year 1950 Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969 Another Urushi artist“ Masakichi Shima” started teaching Daikai.
1976 Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985 Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986 Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990 Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991 Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994 Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995 Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997 Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999 Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001 He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 1999.
2008 Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009 Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #02 "Inari Shrine Mountain" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/365 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Pilot Namiki Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen #02 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Pilot Namiki Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan “Daikai”.
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is the original maki-e fountain pen based on Japanese fountain pen.

Name: Inari Mountain #2 (AGJ's Original Maki-e Japanese fountain pen)
Maki-e Artisan: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi-taka maki-e
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 15.7mm(Dia.) x 146mm
With CON-70 converter


Custom engraving service on AGJ's original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


1. A foundation is heaped with silver
2. Paint lacquer two times
3. Polish and harden by “e-urushi”(the high quality sticky Urushi for drawing lines for powder sprinkling)

* Glitter part of base of shrine is hirame powder(it has smooth metal side, so finishing becomes glitter part ), and covered with a mixture of nashiji-urushi on that part.
* Part of mountain is used gold No.9 and painted Nashiji-urushi(blackly harden by nashiji-urushi and black-urushi)
(Nashiji-urushi makes gold red, so kuro-urushi is mixed.)
After that, polishing whole part and finish.


[DAIKAI's Career]

Urushi Lacquer Master : Daikai Uehara’s Career
Year 1950 Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969 Another Urushi artist“ Masakichi Shima” started teaching Daikai.
1976 Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985 Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986 Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990 Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991 Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994 Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995 Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997 Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999 Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001 He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 1999.
2008 Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009 Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen Raden #01 "Dragonfly and Stream" Sparkling Togidashi Taka Maki-e Kyoto Japan Wa https://www.goods-japan.com/product/364 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Pilot Namiki Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto … AGJ Original Maki-e Fountain Pen Raden #01 This Authentic Goods from Japan's Original Maki-e Pilot Namiki Fountain pen is made by famous Kyoto Maki-e Artisan “Daikai”.
This pen is only one in the world. You can not find it anywhere.
Kyoto Maki-e is the best known Maki-e technique in Japan.
This is the original maki-e fountain pen based on a Japanese fountain pen.

Name: Dragonfly and Stream #1 (AGJ Original Maki-e Pilot fountain pen)
Maki-e Artisan: DAIKAI
Technique: Togidashi-taka maki-e Raden
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Nib: 14K Gold
Nib size: Medium
Size: 15.7mm(Dia.) x 146mm
With CON-70 converter


Custom engraving service on AGJ original Maki-e fountain pens is available for those who wish.

1. The lead time: it takes 10-14 days on top (orders without this service will be usually dispatched in 3-5 days after confirming the payment).
2. The cost: US$100.00.
3. The letters of the name engraved will be engraved in gold just as the signature of the Makie artisans of Original fountain pens.
4. Please send us the sample letters which you wish to engrave on the pen (there could be a case where we are unable to engrave the letters of your choice after consulting with the Makie artisans. Letters can be in Japanese Kanji, Katakana and Hiragana but if you choose Kanji, we will use phonetic symbols).
5. Please indicate the exact position where you wish to have your name engraved (please understand that there could be a case where we may have to change the position of engraving after consulting with the Makie artisans).

*Please contact us should you have any queries regarding custom engraving service.


1. "E-urushi" (the high quality sticky urushi for drawing lines for powder sprinkling) Vermilion, (bright red) : mix with lacquer and colcothar color.
"E-Urushi" is easy to draw lines. The particle size is just fine.
2. Sprinkle the golden powder #2.
3. Uwazuri-urushi (raw urushi): milky color to be sed to harden.
4. Polish: Use stone powder, which is the same as polishing Japanese sward.

Small dots are silver powder Tsukegaki Taka Maki-e.
Dragonfly is made by mother-of-pearl. (To stick its surface, use urushi for three days to one week.)
Use the abalone shell.
Dragonfly's eyes are designed by golden Tsukegaki taka maki-e.
Its body is drawn by togidashi blackly hardened technique using #9 gold powders.

Stream…Tsukegaki Taka Maki-e
Dragonfly…Raden(mother-of-pearl)
Body…Togidashi


[DAIKAI's Career]

Urushi Lacquer Master : Daikai Uehara’s Career
Year 1950 Born in Kyoto
His father, uncle, grand father and grand-grand father were Urushi Lacquer masters too.
1969 Another Urushi artist“ Masakichi Shima” started teaching Daikai.
1976 Daikai began succeeding to inherit the style of Kyo makie(Maki-e).
1985 Won the Kyoto Chamber of Commerce Award at Kyoto Lacquerware exhibition.
1986 Held Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Kyoto Takashimaya(the largest department store in Japan).
1990 Exhibited at the Arts and Crafts in kyoto.
1991 Became a technical lecturer for the artists at the traditional industry at Kyoto.
1994 Opened his Kyoto Urushi lacquer school.
1995 Invited to display his works at INFA 1995 in Hannover, Germany.
1997 Won the award at the industrial techniques for the crafts in Kyoto.
1999 Held the first Kyoto Urushi lacquer school’s exhibition at Ko-dai temple, Kyoto.
2001 He has held the traditional crafts exhibition every year since 1999.
2008 Held Amber Maki-e and Lacquer works exhibition at Sogo department store.
2009 Held Kyoto Urushi Lacquer exhibition at Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka.

He lives in Kyoto now and teaches many Maki-e artisans Kyoto-Makie technique.

]]> AGJ Original Maki-e Pen AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2024-05-19T05:41:23-08:00 shop Profit 21Silver 1911 Naginata Togi Black https://www.goods-japan.com/product/206 In honor of Sailor’s foundation year, the 1911 Series was introduced 25 years ago. It has maintained… Profit 21Silver 1911 Naginata Togi BlackIn honor of Sailor’s foundation year, the 1911 Series was introduced 25 years ago. It has maintained the high quality material and craftsmanship from the start. The smooth writing quality of the wide selection of 21K and 14K nibs available for this model is a testament to the 95 years experience in writing instruments. Enjoy this traditional style with elegance and quality.

Item Number: 2524
Colors: Black
Materials: PMMA Resin
Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type
Nib selection: MF, M, 21K Gold with Rhodium plating, Naginata Togi
Size: 18mm*141mm
Weight: 21.6g

]]> Sailor AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 275.00 2024-01-25T04:39:19-08:00 shop Japanese floor carpet(Monn-Weaving) "Kasumi" https://www.goods-japan.com/product/27 "Bare skin sensation" in short Whatever comfortable time we have in our civilized life, we need to … Japanese floor carpet(Monn-Weaving) "Bare skin sensation" in short

Whatever comfortable time we have in our civilized life, we need to keep a sensation to walk on earth with barefoot. Walking on Igusa carpet with barefoot, you have a comfortable feeling, which comes from massage of pressure points on your feet. That is the same feeling that we, human beings originally have as "the power to be healthy by yourself".

Japanese Igusa 100%
Hem : Cotton 100%

Color : Black, Brown
Size :
2-mat 68.50in×68.50in(174cmx175cm)
3-mat 68.50in×102.75in(174cmx262cm)
4.5-mat 102.75in×102.75in(261cmx262cm)
6-mat 102.75in×137.00in(261cmx349cm)

Caution!!:
When you use this product, please remove your shoes first, otherwise the surface of the product will wear out faster.Since this product is made of Igusa, it is not designed to be stepped on with shoes.

]]> Japanese floor carpet(Goza) AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 330.00 2023-10-24T22:25:11-08:00 shop Japanese floor carpet(Monn-Weaving) "Kasumi" Rug https://www.goods-japan.com/product/33 "Bare skin sensation" in short Whatever comfortable time we have in our civilized life, we need to … Japanese floor carpet(Monn-Weaving) "Bare skin sensation" in short

Whatever comfortable time we have in our civilized life, we need to keep a sensation to walk on earth with barefoot. Walking on Igusa carpet with barefoot, you have a comfortable feeling, which comes from massage of pressure points on your feet. That is the same feeling that we, human beings originally have as "the power to be healthy by yourself".

Japanese Igusa　100%
Wide Hem : Cotton 85%, Ramie 15%

Color : Black, Brown
Size :
74.80in×74.80in(190cmx190cm)
74.80in×98.42in(190cmx250cm)

Caution!!:
When you use this product, please remove your shoes first, otherwise the surface of the product will wear out faster.Since this product is made of Igusa, it is not designed to be stepped on with shoes.

]]> Japanese floor carpet(Goza) AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 400.00 2023-10-22T23:17:08-08:00 shop AGJ Original Jewelry Box "Princess Kaguya" Togidashi Taka Maki-e Raden https://www.goods-japan.com/product/470 RadenA (Abalone shell): Paint white urushi lacqer on the back of Abalone shell. RadenB (Abalone shel… AGJ Original Jewelry Box AGJ Jewelry Box Princess Kaguya1
AGJ Jewelry Box Princess Kaguya2
AGJ Jewelry Box Princess Kaguya3 Raden Abalone shell Black urushi Vermilion urushi Blue urushi Purple urushi Gold powder
RadenA (Abalone shell): Paint white urushi lacqer on the back of Abalone shell.
RadenB (Abalone shell): Paint black urushi lacqer on the back of Abalone shell.
Vermilion urushi, Blue urushi, Purple urushi, Gold powder
Background:
1. Paint urushi lacquer
2. Sprinkle nashiji(Flake)-gold powder
3. Coat by urushi lacquer
4. Burnish(Togi-dashi)

AGJ Jewelry Box Princess Kaguya4
AGJ Jewelry Box Princess Kaguya5
AGJ Jewelry Box Princess Kaguya6
AGJ Jewelry Box Princess Kaguya7
AGJ Jewelry Box Princess Kaguya8

[Description]

Name: Jewelry Box "Princess Kaguya (Old Japanese fairy tale)"
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e, Raden
Origin: kaga, Japan
Size: 45cm x 17cm x 10cm
Material: Wood (Machurian ash)
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!

]]> Jewelry Box AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 900.00 2023-08-05T21:54:23-08:00 shop NAMIKI YUKARI ROYALE COLLECTION "Noshi Bundle" https://www.goods-japan.com/product/495 Collections: YUKARI ROYALE COLLECTION Name: Noshi Bundle Technique: Togidashi-Taka Maki-e Article… NAMIKI YUKARI ROYALE COLLECTION

Collections: YUKARI ROYALE COLLECTION


Name: Noshi Bundle


Technique: Togidashi-Taka Maki-e


Article number: FNK-50M-TAB


Pen type: FM, M, B


Pen nib: size: size: No.20（18K）


Artisan name: Misa

]]> Namiki(Pilot) AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2022-02-26T15:43:36-08:00 shop NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION "Goldfish" https://www.goods-japan.com/product/488 Collections: NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTIONName: Gold fishTechnique: Shishiai-Togidashi-Taka Maki-eArticl… NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION

Collections: NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION

Name: Gold fish

Technique: Shishiai-Togidashi-Taka Maki-e

Article number: FNFV-80M-KG

Pen type: FM, M, B

Pen nib: size: No.50(18K)

Artisan name: Seiki

]]> Namiki(Pilot) AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2022-02-22T18:49:04-08:00 shop NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION "Treasure" https://www.goods-japan.com/product/494 Collections: NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION Name: Treasure Technique: Togidashi-Taka Maki-e Article nu… NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION

Collections: NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION


Name: Treasure


Technique: Togidashi-Taka Maki-e


Article number: FNF-50M-TA


Pen type: FM, M, B


Pen nib: size: No.50(18K)


Artisan name: Masaru


]]> Namiki(Pilot) AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2022-02-22T18:42:17-08:00 shop NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION "Carp on Waterfall" https://www.goods-japan.com/product/493 Collections: NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTIONName: Carp on WaterfallTechnique: Shishiai-Togidashi-Taka Maki… NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION

Collections: NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION

Name: Carp on Waterfall

Technique: Shishiai-Togidashi-Taka Maki-e

Article number: FNF-60M-KT

Pen type: FM, M, B

Pen nib: size: No.50(18K)

Artisan name: Hyakusen

]]> Namiki(Pilot) AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2022-02-22T18:40:07-08:00 shop NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION "Kirin" https://www.goods-japan.com/product/492 Collections: NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTIONName: KirinTechnique: Togidashi Taka Maki-eArticle number: FNF… NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION

Collections: NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION

Name: Kirin

Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e

Article number: FNF-70M-KRN

Pen type: FM, M, B

Pen nib: size: No.50(18K)

Artisan name: Masaru

]]> Namiki(Pilot) AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2022-02-22T18:38:16-08:00 shop NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION "Rakucho Birds and Weeping Cherry Blossom" https://www.goods-japan.com/product/491 Collections: NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTIONName: Rakucho Birds and Weeping Cherry BlossomTechnique: Togid… NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION

Collections: NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION

Name: Rakucho Birds and Weeping Cherry Blossom

Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e

Article number: FNF-70M-SRT

Pen type: FM, M, B

Pen nib: size: No.50(18K)

Artisan name: Masahiro

]]> Namiki(Pilot) AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2022-02-22T18:35:35-08:00 shop NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION "Owl" https://www.goods-japan.com/product/490 Collections: NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTIONName: OwlTechnique: Rankaku, Togidashi-Taka Maki-eArticle numb… NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION

Collections: NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION

Name: Owl

Technique: Rankaku, Togidashi-Taka Maki-e

Article number: FNF-70M-OW

Pen type: FM, M, B

Pen nib: size: No.50(18K)

Artisan name: Yutaka

]]> Namiki(Pilot) AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2022-02-22T18:33:31-08:00 shop NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION "Dragon" https://www.goods-japan.com/product/489 Collections: NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTIONName: DragonTechnique: Togidashi-Taka Maki-eArticle number: FN… NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION

Collections: NAMIKI EMPEROR COLLECTION

Name: Dragon

Technique: Togidashi-Taka Maki-e

Article number: FNFV-80M-R

Pen type: FM, M, B

Pen nib: size: No.50(18K)

Artisan name: Mamoru

]]> Namiki(Pilot) AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2022-02-22T18:27:46-08:00 shop Necklace "Frog" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H39 https://www.goods-japan.com/product/359 Name: Necklace "Frog" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H39 Maki-e Artist: AAm Size: App. 35mm… Necklace Name: Necklace "Frog" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H39
Maki-e Artist: AAm
Size: App. 35mm * 43mm * 10mm(Height * Width * Thickness)
Weight:
Materials: Amber, Lacquer, 18K Gold
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e (Burnished-raised Maki-e)
Origin: Kyoto, Japan

]]> AAm AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2880.00 2022-02-22T17:09:06-08:00 shop Pendant "Pea" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H33 https://www.goods-japan.com/product/355 Name: Pendant "Pea" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H33 Maki-e Artist: AAm Size: App. 23mm *… Pendant Name: Pendant "Pea" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H33
Maki-e Artist: AAm
Size: App. 23mm * 44mm * 10mm(Height * Width * Thickness)
Weight:
Materials: Amber, Lacquer, 18K Gold, Opal
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e (Burnished-raised Maki-e)
Origin: Kyoto, Japan

]]> AAm AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2780.00 2022-02-22T17:08:50-08:00 shop Pendant "Pegasus" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H31 https://www.goods-japan.com/product/353 Name: Pendant "Pegasus" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H31 Maki-e Artist: AAm Size: App. 28… Pendant Name: Pendant "Pegasus" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H31
Maki-e Artist: AAm
Size: App. 28mm * 40mm * 7mm(Height * Width * Thickness)
Weight:
Materials: Amber, Lacquer, 18K Gold, Opal, Diamond mele
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e (Burnished-raised Maki-e)
Origin: Kyoto, Japan

]]> AAm AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2780.00 2022-02-22T17:08:28-08:00 shop Brooch "Doze of the Angel" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H26 https://www.goods-japan.com/product/348 Name: Brooch "Doze of the Angel" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H26 Maki-e Artist: AAm Size… Brooch Name: Brooch "Doze of the Angel" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H26
Maki-e Artist: AAm
Size: App. 32mm * 55mm * 13mm(Height * Width * Thickness)
Weight: App. 15.6g
Materials: Amber, Lacquer, 18K Gold, Opal, Diamond mele
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e (Burnished-raised Maki-e)
Origin: Kyoto, Japan

]]> AAm AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 3480.00 2022-02-22T17:08:02-08:00 shop Pendant "Eye of Horus" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H25 https://www.goods-japan.com/product/347 Name: Pendant "Eye of Horus" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H25 Maki-e Artist: AAm Size: Ap… Pendant Name: Pendant "Eye of Horus" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H25
Maki-e Artist: AAm
Size: App. 23mm * 42mm * 12mm(Height * Width * Thickness)
Weight: App. 7.2g
Materials: Amber, Lacquer, 18K Gold, Opal
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e (Burnished-raised Maki-e)
Origin: Kyoto, Japan

]]> AAm AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 3080.00 2022-02-22T17:06:55-08:00 shop Pendant "Feather" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H20 https://www.goods-japan.com/product/345 Name: Pendant "Feather" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H20 Maki-e Artist: AAm Size: App. 25… Pendant Name: Pendant "Feather" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H20
Maki-e Artist: AAm
Size: App. 25mm * 33mm * 6mm(Height * Width * Thickness)
Weight:
Materials: Amber, Lacquer, 18K Gold, Opal, Diamond mele
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e (Burnished-raised Maki-e)
Origin: Kyoto, Japan

]]> AAm AGJ -Authentic Goods from Japan- 2880.00 2022-02-22T17:06:37-08:00 shop Pendant "Hanakui-Dori" Maki-e(Makie) Japanese Jewelry Amber #H10 https://www.goods-japan.com/product/305 Name: Pendant "Hanakui-Dori" Maki-e Jewelry Amber #H10 Maki-e Artist: AAm Size: App. 50mm * 34mm *… Pendant Name: Pendant "Hanakui-Dori" Maki-e Jewelry Amber #H10
Maki-e Artist: AAm
Size: App. 50mm * 34mm * 12mm(Height * Width * Thickness)
Weight: 14.6g
Technique: Togidashi Taka Maki-e (Burnished-raised Maki-e)
Origin: Kyoto, Japan

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