Namiki Yukari Maki-E Swallow and Sakura Fountain Pen
The Yukari Collection from Namiki transforms traditional scenes from nature into striking fantasies. The Swallow & Sakura design features the beauty of Togidashi and Taka Maki-e in intricate raised relief form, beautifully executed in pigments and gold flake on black urushi lacquer. The Swallow & Sakura design shows the birds in flight, accompanied by cherry blossoms. The nation’s most beloved flower, the Sakura or Cherry Blossom, has always been the pride and joy of Japanese all over the world. The Sakura blooms only briefly, representing the transience and fragility of life. As the Sakuras bloom, migrating swallows make Japan their home in Spring. The arrival of these exquisite birds marks good luck and fertility. The Yukari Swallow & Sakura exemplifies the coming of Spring and the hopes of a new beginning filled with good fortune. A must for fountain pen enthusiasts, the Yukari Maki-es come with an 18K gold nib and 18K gold clip. A traditional Japanese wood gift box with bottled ink completes the striking presentation.