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Matsuzawa Urushi Kobo in Morioka IWATE
https://matsuzawaurushi.stores.jp/
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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As I begin work on a fountain pen inspired by the Mahabharata, I have been reading an introductory guide and exploring a small part of this vast epic.
but a sacred object deeply connected to the faith of the local community. It is used in ceremonial performances to ward off evil and pray for safety and prosperity.
As an important part of the community’s cultural heritage, its careful restoration will take nearly a year.
A large Rosenthal plate I restored with kintsugi.
The damaged area was a chip on the foot ring. To camouflage it, I created a maki-e version of the Rosenthal logo on the back, with part of the design extending onto the front. Just to be safe, I obtained permission from Rosenthal before painting it.
Reading the entire work is no easy task, but one idea has stayed with me: even when justice prevails, it cannot restore the lives, relationships, or time lost to war. I feel that this profound sense of tragedy lies at the heart of the epic.
We have just begun work on a highly intricate maki-e design.
#fountainpen #Mahābhāratam
A fountain pen inspired by a tiered jubako urushi box decorated with fruit and vegetable motifs by Shibata Zeshin, one of Japan’s greatest masters of maki-e.
Takuo Matsuzawa
The fact that almost all our customers are overseas is a source of anxiety.We are doing this work in Japan while receiving little recognition within Japan. That makes me uncertain about its future. There is very limited support around us, and we are seen simply as a workshop that makes unusual pens.
