CORPORATE Info PRODUCT Info Robotics Division 'MAKI–E' is a highly respected traditional Japanese hand applied decoration process with more than one thousand five hundred years of history. It is regarded as the top of the Japanese decorative crafts on many different materials. Precious materials such as Gold, Silver, Enamel, Abalone shell (mother of pearl) etc. are combined and applied by hand by specialized accredited MAKI-E artists with traditional Urushi lacquers to represent a variety of traditional Japanese art, and culture. These is very traditional techniques can only be applied by truly experienced Japanese craftsman who have historical family skills and pride such traditional art forms and true craftsmanship. The elegant Kaga MAKI-E design is applied to Ebony wood – a beautiful natural material – and specially fitted with a 18K solid gold nib giving absolute writing perfection. Model name:"Yoshinoyama" – Mt. Yoshino Number: 11-7916 Materials: Ebony wood Special features: Kaga Taka MAKI-E art by Isshu Tamura Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type Nib selection: M, 18K Gold Yoshinoyama – Mt. Yoshino Cherry-blossom viewing has long had special significance in Japan. Mt. Yoshino located in the nation's historic heartland of Nara, is said to have been the earliest center of religious faith in the country; the entire mountain is covered with cherry trees. The significant scenery of Mt. Yoshino is often mentioned in poetry and traditional Japanese MAKI-E. The design is hand decorated in traditional Japanese MAKI-E techniques by famous MAKI-E artist Mr. Isshu Tamura. Model name:"Bugaku" – Japanese Dance Number: 11-7917 Materials: Ebony wood Special features: Kaga Taka MAKI-E art by Isshu Tamura Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type Nib selection: M, 18K Gold Bugaku – Japanese Dance The bugaku is a repertoire of dance of the Japanese Imperial court that was imported into Japan from continental Asia. During the Heian period, the bugaku was famous as Dance with accompanying music and it is depicted on the maki-e decoration and the Byobu(Japanese holding screen). The design is hand decorated in traditional Japanese MAKI-E techniques by famous MAKI-E artist Mr. Isshu Tamura. Model name:"Akino" – Autumn Field Number: 11-7918 Materials: Ebony wood Special features: Kaga Taka MAKI-E art by Isshu Tamura Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type Nib selection: M, 18K Gold Akino – Autumn Field Since ancient times, Japanese society has been fascinated with the Four Seasons in the same way as with Cherry blossom in Japan. This decoration portrays a traditional Autumn field The design is hand decorated in traditional Japanese MAKI-E techniques by famous MAKI-E artist Mr. Isshu Tamura Model name:"Onagadori" – Long tail Bird Number: 11-7919 Materials: Ebony wood Special features: Kaga Taka MAKI-E art by Isshu Tamura Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type Nib selection: M, 18K Gold Onagadori – Long tail Bird The Onaga-dori was worshiped as Hou-ou (the Phoenix), which has come to represent spiritual concept for ‘Peace’ in ancient China, and it was introduced into Japan in the Heian period with some changes. During the Heian period, the Onaga- Dori was regarded as a ‘reality’ creature and its design was used extensively on the cloth of Japanese Kimono in the aristocratic society. The design is hand decorated in traditional Japanese MAKI-E techniques by famous MAKI-E artist Mr. Isshu Tamura. Model name:"Roukaku-sannsui" – Castle Landscape Number: 11-7650 Materials: Ebony wood Special features: Kaga Taka MAKI-E art by Kousen Oshita Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type Nib selection: M, 18K Gold Roukaku-sannsui – Castle Landscape The design of the ‘Roukaku-sannsui’ was popular in the Heian period. The ‘Roukaku’ means ‘tall building’ the original design used was the Suibokuga brush-painting technique (using only black ink). It has been elegantly transformed into traditional Japanese MAKI-E. The design is hand decorated in traditional Japanese MAKI-E techniques by famous MAKI-E artist Mr, Kousen Oshita. Model name:"Ennzan-sannsui" – Mountain Landscape Number: 11-7450 Materials: Ebony wood Special features: Kaga Taka MAKI-E art by Kousen Oshita Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type Nib selection: M, 18K Gold Ennzan-sannsui – Mountain Landscape The meaning of the ‘sunnsui’ is ‘Mountain and Water’ and the majority of Japanese landscape paintings include mountains and flowing water. It is a Chinese style painting and the design is based on the Chinese ‘Taoist’ representation of Utopia. It has been designed using traditional Japanese MAKI-E. The design is hand decorated in traditional Japanese MAKI-E techniques by famous MAKI-E artist Mr. Kousen Oshita. Model name:"Ashibe Chidori" – Oriental Plover Number: 11-7350 Materials: Ebony wood Special features: Kaga Taka MAKI-E art by Isshu Tamura Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type Nib selection: M, 18K Gold Ashibe-Chidori – Oriental Plover ‘Ashibe’ is the damp and boggy area of the stream or river where the reeds grow. The area is the habitat and hideout and feeding ground of many birds including the Oriental Plover . In the Edo period, many artists described the beautiful scenery of Ashibe and Chidori (the plover) and this design is decorated using traditional Japanese MAKI-E and Japanese printmaking. The design is hand decorated in traditional Japanese MAKI-E techniques by famous MAKI-E artist Mr. Isshu Tamura. Model name:"Ume" – Plum Number: 11-7103 Materials: Ebony wood Special features: Kaga MAKI-E art by Kousen Oshita Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type Nib selection: M, 18K Gold Model name:"Budoh" – Grape Number: 11-7104 Materials: Ebony wood Special features: Kaga MAKI-E art by Kousen Oshita Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type Nib selection: M, 18K Gold Model name:"Onagadori" – Long tail Bird Number: 11-7120 Materials: Ebony wood Special features: Kaga MAKI-E art by Kousen Oshita Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type Nib selection: M, 18K Gold Mail: kaigai@bungu.sailor.co.jp Copyright (C) 2009 THE SAILOR PEN CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.