Urushi Artist – Kousen Oshita
In the Meiji period of Japan, a Kaga Maki-e artist Sekkou Ohshita produced many great Kaga Maki-e works of art.
His technique of Maki-e art was passed down to many generations of the Ohshita family artists, and to Kosen Ohshita, the Fourth Generation.
His clean yet delicate Maki-e style is ideal for Maki-e art on Tea Ceremonial tools and of course also fountain pens.
Mr. Ohshita who resides in the Kaga Region of Japan started to work with Maki-e designs on Sailor’s fountain pens back in 1960.
Many of his special works are exhibited in Japan Traditional Craft Art and Design shows and several other private exhibitions.
He is Certified Traditional Craft Artist by the Minister of International Trade and Industry.