The fifth design in the Signature Collection is the AL5 Hanamaru (Windows). Launched in 2007, it is an elaborate composition, meticulously handcrafted by the Maki-E master Issho Sawada. The Hanamaru is the spiritual connection between people and nature.

In Japanese culture the house is seen as an extension of nature. It is seen as a place to unify with nature and live harmoniously with it. This philosophy is apparent with the architecture and style of the house. A window is a medium through which nature and people connect. Marumado is a circular window and serves as a gateway for spiritual awakening and enlightenment.

Marumado window

Hanamaru is a combination of the word hana (floral) and maru (circle). It embodies scenes of nature seen through a marumado window. Good people looking through the marumado window view nature and can spiritually find peace and harmony within themselves.

AL5 Hanamaru on the Parker Duofold Centennial fountain pen.

The artist Issho Sawada created a composition portraying six beautiful scenes from nature as seen through a marumado (window).  The scenes of the design are significant and meaningful to Japanese culture.

The decoration of the Hanamaru combines three specialized techniques: Togidashi-Maki-E which involves sprinkled gold dust between layers of urushi lacquer thus forming the background upon which the rest of the design is built; Taka Maki-E which creates raised artwork that adds wonderful texture to the pen. The birds and flowers are more notable through this technique; Finally, Raden which involves pearl inlay to emphasize the Clematis flower and sparkling water with the Kingfisher scene.

The nature scenes on the pen are: Thrush and Clematis; Chrysanthemum and Patrinia; Butcherbirds and Wisteria; Egret and Rice; Kingfisher and Reed; Lily.

Highlights of the nature scenes:

Thrush and Clematis

Butcherbirds and Wisteria

Kingfisher and Reed

The gripping section is embellished with gold dust in Togidashi Maki-E to compliment and enhance the composition.

Gripping section embellished with gold dust to enhance the composition

There is a choice for the canvas of the Hanamaru. The Parker Duofold Centennial, one of the most celebrated pen models of all time and the Classic Legend fountain pen.

A letter of authenticity handwritten by Andreas Lambrou, which he signed with the artist and Masa Sunami will accompany each pen.

The series is official and carries the warranty and after sales service of the Duofold or the Legend, whichever is the canvas of the design.

The pens are housed in hand made gift boxes specifically designed for the collection.

Handmade gift boxes in solid wood with a selection of finishes to compliment the color shades of the AL Signature Maki-E Art Pens

The Hanamaru is an original and unique design. It is completely hand crafted with natural precious materials. All pieces in the series conform to the same poetic theme, but each differs just enough from the others to be truly a distinctive work or Art.

The rich and beautiful composition of the Hanamaru

The series comprises 15 pieces on the Parker Duofold Centennial and 15 pieces on the Classic Legend world-wide. Each piece is handcrafted to order. Please contact us for availability and price.

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