Paperblanks Karakusa Journal Collection_The Met refined with a hammer finish

refined with a hammer finish

The sun and sunburst designs featured on the Celestial cap require multiple levels of engraving

This fountain pen has been inspired by the legendary white robe with the red cross the Knight Templars used to wear

The pen features a spring-loaded clip that can be attached to a shirt pocket or notebook

Paperblanks Karakusa Journal Collection_The Met refined with a hammer finishA karakusa is an arabesque design of vines or branches and was a popular motif for creating lacquerware. This style, using gold powder sprinkled onto lacquer, developed during the Heian period and thrived in the Edo period, the era from which this design likely originates.