“Maki-e” is a historic Japanese art form developed over 1500 years ago, which literally means “sprinkled picture” in Japanese. Originally, Maki-e pens and other objects are created by experienced Japanese artisans who applied skills and techniques handed down usually through family lines. Maki-e art soon gained notoriety among the royal and elite members of the Japanese culture.
Today, the Maki-e art form is found in various fine writing instruments. Only the finest of materials are used in Maki-e pens, where centuries old traditions of powdered metals, lacquering and multi-layering patterns create uniquely Japanese scenic designs and themes.
Pen Chalet carries a wide variety of Maki-e style pens from various pen brands including many Japanese pen manufacturers. Contact or visit Pen Chalet to order your next collectible Maki-e pen today. Many of our Maki-e pens come with a 20% off of retail discount.
Sailor Pen Maki-e Pens
Sailor Pen company carries a Maki-e collection including the Mimizuku Owl; Chou Butterfly; Koi Carp; Shika Deer; and Tombo Dragonfly and range in price from $620.00 to $956.00.
Sailor Maki-e Chou Butterfly shown
Pelikan Pen Maki-e Pens
Pen Chalet carries the Maki-e Renjishi limited edition fountain pen from the Pelikan Pen Company. The Renjishi pen is based upon a traditional moral story and retails for $7,150.00, but sells for $5,720.00 at Pen Chalet. There are other Pelikan Maki-e pens available, please call or e-mail us for more details.
Pelikan Maki-e Renjishi shown
Namiki Pen Maki-e Pens
Namiki Pen Company carries a wide range of Maki-e art pens and is known for their unique designs and collections. Namiki Collections include the following lines:
Namiki Nippon Art Collection: Chinese Phoenix, Crane and Turtle, Daruma-Otoshi; Dragon with Cumulus; Golden Pheasant; Hane-Tsuki; Kendama; Origami Goldfish; Origami Kabuto; Origami Rabbit; and Tako-Koma, which retail for $750.00 ($600.00 at www.penchalet.com).
Namiki Nippon Art Golden Pheasant shown
Namiki Yukari Collection: Apricot Tree, Flower Fence, Grapevine, Sweet Flag and Moon, Firefly, Pigeon and Persimmon, Tropical Fish, Wave and Plover, Nightline Moonlight, Autumn Leaves, Turtle, Bamboo and Swallow, which range in price between $1,600.00 and $5,500.00. Pen Chalet offers a 20% discount off of retail on all Namiki Yukari pens.
Namiki Yukari Bamboo shown
Namiki Emperor Collection: Treasure, Rabbit in Moonlight, Kylin, Mandarin Duck, Crane, and Goldfish, which range in price between $6,240.00 and $12,000.00. Pen Chalet offers a 20% discount off of retail on all Namiki Emperor Pens.
Namiki Emperor Mandarin Duck shown
