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Tsumugi Portable AMIME（Heki-tame)

The Portable model is a Tsumugi series inspired by the fineness of silk dyeing and weaving.
This is the perfect length for everyday use and has a balance of portability and comfortableness of writing.
*Only the cigar model without a clip is available.

In this model, the color is named by the kimono pattern. Heki-tamenuri is called as ”Amime”.
Heki-iro is a middle color between blue and green.
Very high level urusih techniques made it possible to make the lines stand out in streaks and the finish resembles a woven pattern.

Tsumugi Piccolo KASURI（Kuro-tamenuri）

The Piccolo model is a Tsumugi series inspired by the fineness of silk dyeing and weaving.
This compact fountain pen is highly portable and suitable for notepads and organizers.
*Only the cigar model without a clip is available.

In this model, the color is named by the kimono pattern. Kuro-tamenuri is called as ”Kasuri”.
The combination of shuai urushi lacquer that is mixed with a black color and shu(vermilion) base color created a finish that exudes an atmosphere of elegance.
Very high level urushi techniques made it possible to make the lines stand out in streaks and the finish resembles a woven pattern.

Tsumugi Piccolo HANABISHI（Aka-tame）

The Piccolo model is a Tsumugi series inspired by the fineness of silk dyeing and weaving.
This compact fountain pen is highly portable and suitable for notepads and organizers.
*Only the cigar model without a clip is available.

In this model, the color is named by the kimono pattern. Aka-tamenuri is called as ”Hanabishi”.
The combination of shuai urushi lacquer and shu(vermilion) base color created a finish that is very deep and beautiful red.
Very high level urushi techniques made it possible to make the lines stand out in streaks and the finish resembles a woven pattern.

Tsumugi Piccolo AMIME（Heki-tame）

The Piccolo model is a Tsumugi series inspired by the fineness of silk dyeing and weaving.
This compact fountain pen is highly portable and suitable for notepads and organizers.
*Only the cigar model without a clip is available.

In this model, the color is named by the kimono pattern. Heki-tamenuri is called as ”Amime”.
Heki-iro is a middle color between blue and green.
The combination of shuai urushi lacquer and heki-iro base color create mysterious and beautiful greenish amber finish.
Very high level urushi techniques made it possible to make the lines stand out in streaks and the finish resembles a woven pattern.

Tsumugi Piccolo ASANOHA (Toki-tame)

The Piccolo model is a Tsumugi series inspired by the fineness of silk dyeing and weaving.
This compact fountain pen is highly portable and suitable for notepads and organizers.
*Only the cigar model without a clip is available.

In this model, the color is named by the kimono pattern. Kuro-tamenuri is called as ”Asanoha”.
The combination of the pinkish base color inspired by the Japanese traditional color “toki-iro” and the upper lacquer, shuai urushi create very soft an bright finish.
“Tamenuri” has the characteristics of translucent amber color like being sucked in, so you can clearly see how the lacquer has accumulated.
Very high level painting and polishing techniques made it possible to make the lines stand out in streaks and the finish resembles a woven pattern.

Tsumugi Portable ASANOHA（Toki-tame)

The Portable model is a Tsumugi series inspired by the fineness of silk dyeing and weaving.
This is the perfect length for everyday use and has a balance of portability and comfortableness of writing.
*Only the cigar model without a clip is available.

In this model, the color is named by the kimono pattern. Kuro-tamenuri is called as ”Asanoha”.
The combination of the pinkish base color inspired by the Japanese traditional color “toki-iro” and the upper lacquer, shuai urushi create very soft an bright finish.
“Tamenuri” has the characteristics of translucent amber color like being sucked in, so you can clearly see how the lacquer has accumulated.
Very high level painting and polishing techniques made it possible to make the lines stand out in streaks and the finish resembles a woven pattern.

Cigar Piccolo ENJOYING THE MOON CAT　

The design is based on the theme of cats enjoying the moon. The two cats and the footprints on the grip section are drawn with “Yako Maki-e” technique. The moon is drawn with “Tamesukashi” technique. Base color is “Aka-tamenuri”.
“Yako Maki-e” is Nakaya’s original name for the technique that drawing motifs with black lacquer on “tamenuri” base. As the Tamenuri background becomes brighter over time, the black lacquered motifs become more apparent.

Cigar Portable AKITSUSHIMA　

The design is expressed a lot of dragonflies flying around using “Yako Maki-e” technique on the “Byakudannuri” base. The design name “Akitsushima” is another name for Japan, and “Akitsu” is the old name for dragonfly.
It is designed based on an image of countless dragonflies flying in a forest at dusk. The flying dragonflies are carefully depicted one by one. Also some dragonflies are drawn on the grip section.
For the base color, amber “Byakudannuri” is used to express the image of dusk.

“Byakudannuri” is the technique that painting the base in black, applying a transparent lacquer such as “shuai urushi”, and sprinkling silver powder on it, then again painting the entire surface with transparent lacquer and polish to finish. It is brighter than “Tamenuri” and has a beautiful reflection slightly fluctuating by light.
“Yako Maki-e” is Nakaya’s original name for the technique that drawing motifs with black lacquer on “tamenuri” base. As the Tamenuri background becomes brighter over time, the black lacquered motifs become more apparent.

Cigar Portable FOX & HARVEST MOON　

A fox and the moon are drawn with Tamesukashi technique. To express white fur, if it is just put silver powders on the motif drawn with tamesukashi, only the parts will be appear to stand out. So, after drawing the fox with Tame Sukashi technique, adding transparent amber lacquer to the entire surface of the motif to create a slightly plump relief shape. Then, splinkleing silver powders to the abdomen and tip of tail to express white fur. The pampas grasses are drawn with Yako Maki-e technique to give it depth.
A fox footprint on the grip section with Tamesukashi technique also.

Cigar Portable FOREST OF OWL

A wide variety of owl motifs are drawn on the “Byakudannuri” base using “Yako Maki-e” technique so that they are scattered throughout.
It is designed as the image of various owls spending their time in the forest.
The motif of owl wings is drawn with “Yako Maki-e” to the grip section.

“Byakudannuri” is the technique that painting the base in black, applying a transparent lacquer urushi, and sprinkling silver powder on it, then again painting the entire surface with transparent lacquer and polish to finish. It is brighter than “Tamenuri” and has a beautiful reflection slightly fluctuating by light.
≪Please note that, due to the use of colored lacquer made from natural materials, slight variations in the final color may occur.≫