The Geometry of Arabesque

This fine writing instrument celebrates the beauty of Arabesque patterns and the underlying perfect geometry. It requires great skill to produce such patterns with precision in Maki-e craft.

AP Limited Editions serenades the hand of the Maki-e Shi in the execution of this fine writing instrument. Inlay of great green turban shells cut into small round shapes and gold and silver Hyomon (metal sheets, cut into various shapes), feature on the surface adorned with gold powder and orange and teal green Urushi lacquer is burnished to perfection in the Togidashimaki-e technique.