Traditional lacquer art, Rei, Fukui, Original Wakasa lacquer fountain pen

■Packaging that is made in Japan The paulownia box, which is said to be the most suitable material for storing lacquer products, is made from high-quality domestic paulownia wood with fine grain.
The tying cord is made of Sanada string, which is durable and does not stretch easily.
The bags are made by cutting fabric from unraveled silk kimonos, and each one is handcrafted, even down to the claws.
It feels nice to the touch and is suitable for storing fountain pens.

Creative lacquer artist Atsushi Taniguchi Graduated from Fukui Prefectural University
In 2008, he moved to Wakasa Obama, Japan's largest chopstick production area, where he studied traditional chopstick making techniques and honed his skills every day.
In 2014, in search of new possibilities, he founded the creative studio Taniguchi Goku (Ltd.).