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NAMIKI ORIGAMI CRANEThe crane, a majestic bird long treasured as the Japanese symbol of ‘honour’, ‘loyalty’ and ‘longevity’, is one of the most famous Origami designs. Legends believe th... (more...)
NAMIKI ORIGAMI GOLDFISHGoldfish or Kingyo has always been treasured as pets and an artistic symbol in Japan since the ancient times. Highly regarded and popular amongst the aristocrats andwealthy merc... (more...)
NAMIKI ORIGAMI PENGUINPenguins are often described as creatures with considerable dignity, despite their physical limitations. The Namiki Origami Penguin features a mother penguin standing by her baby... (more...)
NAMIKI ORIGAMI KABUTOKabuto, or the Samurai Headgear, is another popular Origami shape in the Japanese culture. An embodiment of “bravery”, “masculinity”, and “protection”, Kabutos were a ... (more...)
NAMIKI ORIGAMI RABBITIn popular Japanese tradition, rabbits are believed to reside on the moon, kneading mochi, a popular sweet sticky rice snack. Symbols of rabbits are commonly associated with Tsu... (more...)
Crane and TurtleThe crane symbolizes a thousand years of life, the turtle ten thousand years.... (more...)
Crane and Turtle The crane symbolizes a thousand years of life, the turtle ten thousand years.... (more...)
Golden Pheasant This particularly beautiful variety of pheasant is often used to decorate screens in a palace.... (more...)
Chinese PhoenixMythical lucky bird and said to be the symbol of virtuous ruler.... (more...)
Chinese Phoenix Mythical lucky bird and said to be the symbol of virtuous ruler.... (more...)
This Namiki maki-e fountain pen was created by a collaboration of maki-e artists (Kokkokai) in Japan. The Nippon Art collection features the Hira Maki-e technique (flat maki-e), depicting a Dragon wit... (more...)
Dragon with CumulusThe Dragon one of four lucky imaginary animals is said to create clouds, bring rain and ascend to heaven.It is a symbol of advancement in life.... (more...)
This Namiki maki-e fountain pen was created by a collaboration of maki-e artists (Kokkokai) in Japan. The Nippon Art collection features the Hira Maki-e technique (flat maki-e), depicting a Flower Bas... (more...)
Flower BasketMany of the flowers considered most auspicious by the ancient Chinese are a Good Omen Sign, Glorious Camellia, Fragrant Wintersweet, Narcissus and Camellia Sasanqua were valued because th... (more...)
Ukiyo-e is valued around the world as a unique form of Japanese art. From the late 19th jto the early 20th centuries, Japanese culture, and particularly Ukiyo-e,fascinated the artists and writers of E... (more...)