Classic Renaissance - KAZARI KANAGU ORCHID Rollerball Pen

Carrying on the Craftsmen's Legacy, Crafting Timeless Blessings
About "錺 KAZARI KANAGU"

錺, a kind of metal craft, is often used as metal decoration for Buddhist veneration objects. As the changes of peopleʼs lifestyle, this traditional metal accessory craft has gradually developed a new design aspect apart from the initial decoration of temples, shrines, Buddhist altars, mikoshi and etc., allowing metal engraving art to be integrated into peopleʼs daily life and become exquisite and meaningful lifestyle decorations.

YSTUDIO uses orchids - a kind of flower symbolizes elegance in Taiwan, as the design theme of our Kazari Kanagu Rollerball Pen, paired with vibrant arabesque texture chiseled on the copper sheet and inlaid on the rollerball pen body. With the combination of centuries-old craftsmanship and writing utensils, you can witness our dedication and the lifelong devotion of Japanese craftsmen, and together we can convey the weight of words.

Each intricate detail in the carvings tells the story of Japan's century-old craftsmanship. As you hold the pen, we aim to pass on the spirit of craftsmanship and the evolution of culture to every user, continuing to write a new chapter in classic artistry.

THE ARTIST 

Japanese Decorative Metal Works
KAZARIKANAGU TAKEUCHI Director Naoki Takeuchi

Born in 1982, Kyoto, Mr.Takeuchi is in charge of the production of the family business – KAZARIKANAGU TAKEUCHI, which is mainly engaged in the production and repair of decorative metal accessories for Buddhist altar, shrine and temple hardware. In 2020, he launched his own brand "錺之 KAZARINO", and in the same year, he served as the representative director of Takeuchi Co., Ltd.. The brand’s slogan is "Decoration has a mysterious power”, which aims to help people live a happier life through decorative accessories, and continue to develop more applications of Kazari Kanagu in various fields.

Ito Metal Carving Workshop

Established around 1920, this is a unique manufacturing facility located in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It specializes in crafting and engraving gilt metal chisels by hand and is one of the few remaining such workshops in Japan. The current owner and representative is Mr. Mitsuhiro Ito, the third-generation successor.

Mr. Ito was born in 1943 and joined the family business in 1965, where he apprenticed under his father, Mr. Kinjiro Ito. Since then, he has been working diligently behind the scenes, contributing to the production of metal components used in traditional Japanese Buddhist altars, religious articles, shrines, and temples.

PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS

• Material: Brass, Copper
• Dimension: 11.2 x 11.9 x 130.7 mm
• Weight: 61.6g
• Box: 77x31x190 mm
• Refill：Standard rollerball pen refill (one SCHMIDT Safety Ceramic Roller 5888 F included.)
• KAZARI KANAGU Rollerball Pen - (Orchid) has won Taiwan Golden Pin Design Award 2023