Kyoto Urushi Kotoiro - Byodoin Temple

Note:

Since the Urushi and gold leaf application in this pen is completed by hand, there are no two pieces of pen exactly the same.

Dream Pen Kyoto Urushi

Embodying Tranquil Elegance
The Dream Pen Kyoto Urushi - Kotoiro Colors is a fountain pen that embodies the elegant beauty of Kyoto's nature and the traditional aesthetics of Japan through the beautiful scenery of Kyoto. The elegant colored lacquering technique of Kyoto lacquerware is interspersed with authentic gold leaf Maki-e by Kyoto Maki-e artisan, Shimamoto Megumi.

Byodoin Temple

Byodoin Temple, a World Heritage site and national treasure, is a temple founded by Fujiwara no Yorimichi in 1052, centered around the Phoenix Hall, inspired by the Pure Land of Paradise. The red pigment of the Heian period, called "Nishichi," has been reproduced and applied to the fountain pen's body using colored lacquer.

Kyoto Urushi Speciality

The lacquer, originating from the word 'Uruwashii' (meaning 'beautiful' in Japanese), which symbolizes the highest level of beauty in the Japanese language, can be found throughout various regions in Japan. Among them, Kyoto lacquerware, with its 1200 years of history, stands out for its exquisite design, sturdiness, and durability, surpassing all others in these aspects. Kyoto lacquerware is particularly known for expressing the unique Japanese sensibilities of 'Wabi Sabi' through its craftsmanship.

The artist we teamed up with to develop the Dream Pen Ancient Colors was Megumi Shimamoto, a Kyoto maki-e lacquerware artist and lacquer craftsman of Kyoto Urushi.

The deep essence of Wabi-sabi

Since its relocation in the year 794 (Enryaku 13), Kyoto has been steeped in history and nurtured culture. As the city known as the "Thousand-Year Capital," the Kyoto Lacquerware, which has been continually crafted in Kyoto, carries a profound taste of "Wabi-sabi," a feeling of beauty in the imperfection rarely seen in products from other regions. This philosophy is exemplified by Sen no Rikyu, Kyoto Lacquerware boasts an unrivaled quality, particularly in the realm of luxury goods.

Designs of Kyoto Urushi Kotoiro

The pens are adorned with vibrant gold foil scattered over the colored lacquer, expressing a serene and refined elegance. The collection includes three models: Kyoto Cherry Blossom (pink), Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine (vermillion), Byodoin Temple (red), Kinkakuji Temple (Yellow Ochre), Arashiyama Bamboo (Green).

Specifications

Material & art: Ebonite, Urushi, Gold leaf

Filling mechanism: Converter or Cartridge (European International Standard)

Nib: #6 Jowo stainless steel, Wancher 18K gold

Feed: Plastic, ebonite black, ebonite red

Compact air-tight cap: Prevent dried-out ink problem

Size & Shape

Packaging

Traditional Japanese Wooden Box + Pen Kimono + Instructional Materials + Certificate + Converter + Cartridge