Kuretake Kindai Maki-e - Sakura Haru Kaze

Name: Kuretake Kindai Maki-e - Sakura Haru Kaze
Brand: Wancherpen
SKU: WP-185-315-F
Price: 70.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Nib Size Fine Medium SHARA-Q

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Description

Wancher x Kuretake

Together with Kuretake, we are determined to bring you the artwork of Kindai Maki-e in 18 designs that represents Japanese symbols, culture, and folklore.

To complete the fine artwork of artisans from Kuretake, we attach the nibs and clip as part of expressing our passion and stories in these fountain pens. With the utmost sincerity, we present you the traditional Japanese design and technology of the Maki-e Monogatari fountain pen for your own use or as a gift for someone else.

Sakura Haru Kaze

Sakura Haru Kaze is a Japanese phrase that means "cherry blossom spring wind."

In Japanese culture, cherry blossoms, or sakura, are associated with the spring season and are celebrated for their delicate and ephemeral beauty. They are often depicted in art and literature and are the subject of Hanami, or cherry blossom viewing parties.

The phrase sakura haru kaze evokes the feeling of springtime and the sense of renewal and hope that comes with it. It may be used in Japanese literature or art to evoke a sense of joy and beauty, as well as the passage of time and the changing of the seasons.

Kindai Maki-e and Ukiyo-e

Technique Inspiration

Ukiyo-e is a traditional Japanese painting style that is published using silkscreen printing techniques, similar to Kindai Maki-e. Ukiyo-e involves ink-printing through stencils onto media such as woodblock and paper screens. The art of adhering the picture, to the surface is what makes Kindai Maki-e and Ukiyo-e are comparable. In 1860, this Japanese printmaking technique actually influenced the world-renowned impressionist painter, Van Gogh.

Pen Design

The design is inspired in part by the Japanese 17th century painting style known as Rimpa, which has influenced many artwork to date. It incorporates natural elements such as flowers, trees, mountains, and animals, which are also common in Japanese traditional paintings.

For the final touch, the design is coated with clear urushi to add extra protection for the gorgeous design.

The Monogatari Fountain Pen

The Making Process

The pen has a surprisingly thin and light body without compromising its durability. With a jointless body, the charm of Maki-e drawings is fully extended. To make the shape of the body, the craftsmen have to utilize a single aluminum sheet to forge it downward until it reaches the shape of a pen. To achieve a light but long-lasting pen, such painstaking technique necessitates both delicacy and strength.

The body and cap are made by squeezing the metal during the molding process, which requires arduous labor. As for the body, the beauty of modern Maki-e is reflected in its own story to tell.

Shape

The bullet-shaped Maki-e fountain pen, smooth and moderately sized, is compact, will fit comfortably in your hand, and is perfect for daily use. The nib size is available in Fine and Medium, also compatible with Kuretake's fountain pen nibs.