Traditional lacquer art “Iro-Miyabi” fountain pens were presented to the heads of G7 countries and international organizations at the G7 Hiroshima Summit held at Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture from May 19 to May 21, 2023.


Traditional Lacquer Arts Iro-Miyabi
The beauty and profoundness of Japanese traditions, and the lacquerware that enriches and inspires people, are the reasons why the pen barrel is finished in colored lacquer and named the traditional lacquer "Iro-Miyabi" series.


"Ishime-nuri"
This technique enables the surface of the lacquer to be roughened to represent the appearance of stones.
It takes several months for the lacquer to dry.
It is then repeatedly coated with other different kinds of lacquer to create a masterpiece made with much care.


Usukou:Is obtained from fragrant wood and was very popular during the "Heian" era.

Suou:Is a traditional and noble color much favored by Heian aristocracy.

Fukaai:Was favored by Samurai as a lucky color.

Chitose-Midori:Is a symbolic color representing "Permanency" and "Perennial youth and long life".


Lacquer Artist Isana Kobayashi
Born in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture.
Graduated from Ishikawa Prefectural Wajima Urushi Lacquer Art Research Center.
Studied under the traditional artist Shunpei Kadode and afterwards studied under makie gold lacquer artist Masao Kobayashi.
Became a representative of Kobayashi Urushi Lacquer Workshop.
Displayed works at an expo in Quebec, Canada and gave a makie gold lacquering performance.
Exhibited makie gold lacquer decorative panels in New York Requested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to make a gift for President Fernández of the Dominican Republic in 2007.
Belongs to the Japan Kōgei Association.