Platinum Izumo Maki-E Fountain Pen - Yagumonuri Collection_Retro51Pencils Ecru textured 80# paper

Ecru textured 80# paper

inspired by the Gothic architecture that often serves as the backdrop for Poe’s tales

The barrel is handcrafted with inlaid wood

complemented by hints of icy blue and white

platinum-plated rings have been placed in filigree detail

Platinum Izumo Maki-E Fountain Pen - Yagumonuri Collection_Retro51Pencils Ecru textured 80# paperIn May 2013, for the first time in 60 years, the Buddhist ritual of Dai Sengu was performed in Taisha, the Izumo Grand Shrine. To celebrate, Platinum created the Yagumonuri which features a sea of clouds, the symbol of Izumo. These Yagumothick cloudsare drawn on the ceiling of the Taisha shrine. Numerous processes are involved in the time consuming and delicate practice of Yagumonuri, where a pattern drawn in bright, colored lacquer is sprinkled with