The Four Seasons of Namiki

Enter the captivating world of Namiki throught "The Four seasons of Namiki", a rare book by Christophe Larquemin.
Long journey to the very heart of this legendary pen-maker, he lifts the veil on the intricacies of this mysterious world, its origins, its production secrets, its symbols and its master-craftsmen.

Throught out 200 pages of wonderful photos and illustrations, this report-book traces the history of the brand, the Dunhill-Namiki period, the ancient secrets of producing Urushi lacquer, and all the intricacies and subtleties of the maki-é technique.
It then explores the themes of the 4 seasons with pens that best represent a particular theme or technique, decoding the symbols and decorations, as well as vintages collections or modern collections.

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