Maki-e Unique Collection 2012: Snow Crystal
Our Maki-e artist has managed to catch the fragility and delicate structure of each snow flake on this extraordinary fountain pen.
Maki-e Unique Collection 2012: Morning Glory
This fountain pen celebrates the power of the sun. A multitude of fragile 'morning glory'-leaves are depicted in loving detail, some filled with gold, some only subtly traced.
Maki-e Unique Collection 2012: Chinkin - Four Seasons (Set)
In this unique set, every fountain pen shows a traditional Japanese design for each season, on varying backgrounds, thus capturing the magic of every season.
Maki-e Unique Collection 2012: Maki-e Toledo
Pelikan combined the Toledo model with the famous sleeve, made in the Spanish Toledo style, with the Maki-e technique. A truly unique fountain pen!
Maki-e Unique Collection 2012: Pelicans in Japan
In this richly decorated Maki-e drawing, pelican birds are enjoying a beautiful summer day with light summer clouds. Bright flowers create the lovely frame for these birds.
Maki-e Unique Collection 2012: Eight Tools
This fountain pen combines eight lucky symbols with excellent craftsmanship - a powerful charm for the lucky owner. "Eight Tools" was created using a combination of several Maki-e techniques.
Maki-e Unique Collection 2012: September Morning in Japan
This Maki-e drawing depicts a Japanese landscape in September. It shows a group of sparrows flying over a rice field, enjoying a rich harvest and collecting tiny grains of rice.
Maki-e Unique Collection 2012: New Year (Gold)
On New Year's Day the Japanese people enjoy family games, playing with the shuttlecock and battledore, a kite, and a Japanese spinning top. All of these are shown on this magnificent fountain pen.
Maki-e Unique Collection 2012: New Year (Black)
Many rites and symbols for happiness are combined on this fountain pen, each representing wishes for a good start into the new year. This rich motive is placed onto a dark background.
Maki-e Unique Collection 2012: Samurai
The first deer hunting event in Japan has been re-created on this fountain pen. It shows a Samurai riding on his horse, about to hunt a deer using the typical Japanese bow and arrows.
Maki-e Unique Collection 2012: Ocean Mystery
This fountain pen shows a mysterious scene from the bottom of the sea: elaborate shells, red corals, a tiny crab, and several sea plants, all spread around an orange backdrop.
Maki-e Unique Collection 2012: Byakko (White Tiger)
The White Tiger belongs to a pantheon of four auspicious heavenly beasts in Chinese mythology. The design is drawn first with tracing paper and then with colored lacquer onto the surface of the fountain pen.
