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DESIGN
Handheld Masterpieces
by Anton D. Javier
Photos courtesy of Pilot
16 Nov 2020
Photos courtesy of Pilot
16 Nov 2020
Presenting two stunning additions to Pilot’s luxurious Namiki Maki-e fountain pen range
Pilot Pen, producer of the highly coveted Namiki Maki-e fountain pens, introduces two beautiful motifs for the month of November. Featuring exquisitely detailed and artistic designs, the two pens are: The Emperor Collection “Rakucho Birds and Weeping Cherry Blossom” and the Chinkin Collection “Dragon”. The new offerings are sure to be perfect additions to the collection of the brand’s discerning clientele.
- A FLOURISH OF FLORALS AND FINE-FEATHERED CREATURES
- OF STRENGTH AND GOOD FORTUNE
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Drawing from the rich imagery of Japanese culture and folklore, the Emperor Collection “Rakucho Birds and Weeping Cherry Blossom” pen highlights the colorful
Rakucho, an imaginary bird that flies about in paradise. The pen showcases a pair of male and female birds serenading each other, vividly depicted through the Taka (raised) Maki-e technique. The affection between the birds suggests hopes of a lasting, blissful marriage.
Meanwhile, the petals on the weeping cherry blossom are inlaid with colored Raden (Mother-of-pearl) and polished to a fine finish. On closer inspection, the trunk of the tree in the background is painted using the Oh-hi-nuri (painting as cherry blossom bark), a traditional Kawari-nuri painting technique. Its continuous pattern suggests a wish of the eternity.
The Emperor Collection “Rakucho Birds and Weeping Cherry Blossom” retails for S$10,500 before GST.
- A FLOURISH OF FLORALS AND FINE-FEATHERED CREATURES
- OF STRENGTH AND GOOD FORTUNE
Of Strength and Good Fortune
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Following the delicate appearance of the “Rakucho Birds and Weeping Cherry Blossom” is the dark and mysterious Chinkin Collection “Dragon” pen. Chinkin is the technique of decorating lacquerware by carving designs using a sharp chisel, followed by gold leaf or powder inlayed into the carved pattern. The finely detailed dragon design on this pen comes to symbolize strength and good fortune.
Appearing among swirling clouds, the dragon is depicted with a fierce glare and a piercing expression. In this particular design, the dragon is clasping the Cintamani wish-fulfilling gem, which is represented by the ball on the tip of the pen clip to bring out the brilliance of the gem. In order to give the dragon a three-dimensional look, the design is chiseled with a variety of dots and lines, which are then inlaid with gold and blue gold powder, as well as a white gold powder to finish the clouds.
The Chinkin Collection “Dragon” retails for S$9,800 before GST.
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