Danitrio Tame-nuri in Bengara Orange on Mikado Flat-Top Fountain Pen Densho The most common explanation is

The most common explanation is that the festival was inspired by the Tanabata (Star) Festival

compiled in Japan in 1205:

This pen has its background inspired by the 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' created in the Edo Period by the renown ukiyo-e (Japanese woodblock painting) artist

a sentiment echoed in the reflective verses of the Hyakunin Isshu

Danitrio Tame-nuri in Bengara Orange on Mikado Flat-Top Fountain Pen Densho The most common explanation is100% Genuine Urushi Contains the Maki E Red Seal (Highest Quality of Maki E Art) Hand painted by highly trained Japanese Artisans Tame nuri describes the clear urushi coat that is applied to allow for an individual to see deep into the layers of the pen. This pen contains the traditional thinner edge around the cap and the barrel, allowing the the base color of the pen to be revealed. To produce the tame nuri effect, the nuri shi (artisan) will apply