Wancher Dream Fountain Pen | AIZU URUSHI - KIKKOU-NURI - MIDORITAMENURI Handcrafted in Wajima

Handcrafted in Wajima

Wabi-sabi refers to the acceptance of imperfection or also called "wisdom in natural simplicity"

Aizu Urushi is one of the oldest and most famous lacquerware techniques in Japan

Aizu Urushi is one of the oldest and most famous lacquerware in Japan

which began in the year 794 (Enryaku 13)

Wancher Dream Fountain Pen | AIZU URUSHI - KIKKOU-NURI - MIDORITAMENURI Handcrafted in WajimaABOUT KIKKOU NURI: The Kikkou nuri technique has its name originated from the word (Kikkou) which means "turtle shell". In this technique, the surface of the object is carved and then coated with multiple Urushi layers in a way that the final artwork will resemble a turtle shell. Combining with Akatame nuri and Midoritame nuri, the work results in a surprisingly unique pattern. We didn't expect that these two techniques will complement each other so