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Cigar Portable CRAB　

Nakaya made this motif by “togi-kiri” maki-e technique with silver based lacquer ware to keep an atmosphere of an Indian ink drawing.
This artwork is the first model of “togi-kiri maki-e technique” with silver color.
You can have a look at a gold based “togi-kiri maki-e” on this page and also can check a detail of technique.

Cigar Portable GOLDFISH'S WHISPERED SECRETS

This model expresses Kuro-tamenuri and Aka-tamenuri in one pen. For goldfishes, the background is done in Aka-tamenuri, the goldfishes are heaped up by Shu urushi, the outline is drawn by Ginko (silver powder), and then Shu-ai urushi for Aka-tamenuri is applied to the whole surface. Then the background is done in Kuro-tamenuri and the goldfishes are done in Aka-tamenuri. Finally, waterweeds are drawn with colored urushi and painted over again with Shu-ai urushi to make them shiny.

Cigar Portable SUZURAN

Drawing lilies of the valley with silver on the light blue base using the tsuke-gaki technique. The finish is simple yet elegant.
Since the silver will be changing its color, you can enjoy it gradually turn dull in color.

Cigar Portable BELL CRICKETS　

The motif is bell crickets (Suzumushi). The black background is shaded with gold powder, and the bell crickets are drawn with gold maki-e, and one piece of blue shell is pasted as the wing and drawn the wing lines on it with gold maki-e. The bell crickets antennas are drawn very thin and long, and to wrap around the pen barrel. Even though gold is used extensively, the curves and motifs are drawn with delicate lines to create a rather elegant finish without being too flashy.

Cigar Portable SILVER ASCENDING DRAGON　

Adding silver powder to the Aka-tamenuri base to create gradation, and drew a Ascending Dragon motif on it using taka-Maki-e technique with silver powder.
The extensive use of silver created a metallic texture.

“Ascending Dragon”, as its name suggests, means rising, and it has been considered as a lucky icon to bring good luck since ancient times. It is also said that the Nyoi jewel the dragon has in its hand will make your wishes come true.
It is often worshiped as a pair with the descending dragon, which descends from the sky.

Cigar Portable BLUE ASCENDING DRAGON

The motif is an Ascending Dragon. This is expressed by Ao-tamesukashi technique, painting light blue lacquer as a base and drawing the dragon motif with silver powder, then painting transparent blue lacquer on it.
Blue color is very difficult to adjust, so it will appear quite dark at first. Therefore, it may take some time for the motif to become visible. Please enjoy the changes time goes by.

Cigar Long RED ASCENDING DRAGON

The motif is the populer dragon. This is an ascending dragon design based on an old Chinese painting, which symbolizes healthy growth of children and the fulfillment of great wishes. The motif is drawn using silver powder and paint lacquer that has transparency on it. This is the Tame-sukashi technique let motifs to be seen through. The base color is Aka-tamenuri which is vermilion base paint and Shuai-urushi (transparent amber color lacquer) on the base. A cloud is drawn in gold under the screw, and a jewel ball is drawn on the grip section using the Tame-sukashi technique.
“Tame-sukashi” technique is a technique adding Maki-e taste to Tame-nuri. Drawing motifs with Maki-e on the base, and paint highly transparent Shuai lacquer. As time goes by, the top coat lacquer becomes more transparent, you can enjoy the changes to see through the ground color and maki-e.

Cigar Long DRAGONS "Kyoto Kenninji temple”　

The motifs are inspired by the dragons of Kyoto Ken-nin-ji temple. It is expressed that dragons appear from clouds. The body of each dragon are described by Togi-kiri-Maki-e technique with silver powders. Clouds also are drawn with silver powders using Bokashi (gradation) technique. And for Ka-en (A fire flame), also using silver powders slightly mixed up with Shu (dark red) powders, by Togi-kiri Maki-e technique. This Togi-kiri Maki-e technique is used to create a texture similar to sumi-e (ink painting).
By using black as the base, the dragon drawn in silver stands out and make a powerful finish.

Cigar Portable SILVER CHERRY BLOSSOMS

We have brought cherry blossoms to life with silver powder. Cherry blossoms are a traditional and commonly used motif for Japanese people. We have succeeded in making a modern looking design while embracing tradition.

Cigar Portable SILVER BAMBOO

The base color is deep green, and drawing the bamboo with silver powder in tsukegaki technique. By using the green color as a base and drawing the bamboo like growing upwards makes it possible to express strength and youthfulness within the traditional motif.
Bamboo has been considered a lucky charm since ancient times. Its green and straight growth symbolizes the prosperity of descendants, giving it the image of a clean plant. In the West also, it is considered as a symbol of longevity, youth, and strength.