Danitrio Kama-nuri in Black over Red on Takumi Fountain Pen Sakurakawa-nuri Deep in the mountains

Deep in the mountains

and each eyespot is adorned with raden (mother-of-pearl)

adding a subtle shimmer to the composition

as they are known to mate for life

and hints of human interaction

Danitrio Kama-nuri in Black over Red on Takumi Fountain Pen Sakurakawa-nuri Deep in the mountains100% Genuine Urushi Contains the Maki E Red Seal (Highest Quality of Maki E Art) Hand painted by highly trained Japanese Artisans Kama nuri describes the technique in which lacquerwork is carved or chiseled out in a pattern like fashion. This was inspired by a traditional technique called Kamakura bori where wood is carved into patterns and then lacquered. Many of Danitrio's kama nuri lines have these hand chiseled patterns configured in an array