Kitcho Lion Fountain Pen X Zohiko

The collaboration of like-minded artisans Located in Kyoto, Zohiko has been practising its craft since 1661 with a reputation as Japan’s leading purveyors of fine lacquerware – many of its creations reside in the collections of the Imperial Court. It is all about Maki-e, the art of sprinkling gold or silver dust over urushi lacquer before it dries. To create the Kitcho collection – a Japanese term for ‘lucky omen’ – Montegrappa approached Zohiko to create figures considered talismanic in local lore. From the compassion and kindness of the peacock (kujyaku) to the brave determination of the tiger (tora) – eight motifs were created in all.