Using the traditional maki-e technique (lacquer sprinkled with gold and silver), this collection depicts 12 animal signs of the oriental zodiac and plants associated withe them. The original designs were drawn by Riki Nakamachi, one of the most eminent japanese-style artist and one of the judges of japanese Fine Art Exhibition. The artisans of the...

Namiki Nippon Art Collection Chinese Phoenix portrays classic Japanese ideas and beliefs using the beauty of the Hira-maki-e technique against rich black lacquer backgrounds.Chinese Phoenix pen features the mythical bird symbolic of a virtuous ruler. This design is available as a fountain pen with 14 karat gold fine and medium nibs, and as a rolling ball...

Simplicity and classic design are synonymous with the Yukari Royale Urushi Black pen from Namiki. Featuring a larger pen body than the traditional Yukari Collection Urushi Black fountain pen is decorated using multiple layers of Urushi lacquer. Pens is adorned with 18 karat gold accents and is available with a medium 18 karat gold nib, assuring long...

The Namiki Yukari Collection Firefly Raden transforms traditional scenes from nature into striking fantasies. Designs feature the combined beauty of the Togidashi Maki-e technique with the brilliance of multi-colored abalone shells in Raden lacquering style. Others pens combine Raden lacquering with Roiro-Urushi finish. A must for fountain pen...