Maki-e Artist – Isshu Tamura
He has mastered the Japanese traditional Kaga Maki-e artform style from the famous master Maki-e artist Ikkou Kiyose.
This style of Maki-e has been used extensively for more than four hundred years in Kanazawa region of, Japan.
He started collaboration with Sailor for Maki-e design on their Fountain pens in 1992.
He is a true craftsman maintaining traditional techniques and yet does not hesitate to bring new ideas into the art of Maki-e.
He is Certified as a Traditional Craft Artist by the Minister of International Trade and Industry.
He is a Member of the Kanazawa Lacquer Art Association. He is Trustee of the Kanazawa Lacquer ware Trade Association.
His designs have been used not only in fountain pens,but also in the works of famous Japanese watchmakers.