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Takuo Matsuzawa
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Both the colorful and the subdued colors are charming!
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Takuo Matsuzawa@matsuzawa.bsky.social |
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Urushi Art Producer 🇯🇵
Kintsugi
Urushi Fountain Pen 🖊
Matsuzawa Urushi Workshop
X joboji & japanjoboji
matsuzawakobo.com/
www.patreon.com/matsuzawa
All my English posts are translated using ChatGPT
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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Both the colorful and the subdued colors are charming!
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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Thank you😊
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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Although I am involved in the custom-made fountain pen business, I have been mainly using a Lamy Safari lately.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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the latest Itoya-exclusive Lamy Safari, called Copper 02
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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The original folding screen painting is by Sakai Hoitsu 酒井抱一, and it is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His works are elegant and have elements that resonate with Art Nouveau.
#fountainpen
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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The green and gold Lamy Safari Kanji nib model has become quite difficult to obtain within Japan. If anyone is interested, I am selling my unused piece.
Please direct message me with your desired price.
#fountainpen
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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kintsugi-repaired ceramic lamp
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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Here is the website for my workshop. The fountain pen section is not very comprehensive yet, but please take a look.
matsuzawakobo.com/fountainpen-...
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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Since the war in Ukraine🇺🇦 began, I have been donating a portion of the proceeds from my kintsugi and other work, but it is only a small amount. I have no wealth, so I am able to make these donations thanks to the support and understanding of those who value the maximum efforts of my workshop.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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This crowdfunding seeks donations to support the restoration of the urushi industry, which was affected by the earthquake. The funds will be used to grow urushi saplings over a long period, plant them, and harvest them in ten years for use in Wajima's art.
gogetfunding.com/wajima/
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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kintsugi-repaired ceramic lamp
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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Here is the website for my workshop. The fountain pen section is not very comprehensive yet, but please take a look.
matsuzawakobo.com/fountainpen-...
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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NHK-FMの歌謡スクランブル、先週の1970年代特集は秀逸だったなあ…
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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Charity Sale of 'Wajima Lacquerware' That Was About to Be Discarded: Morioka Corporation Receives It from the Disaster Area in Noto | Kahoku Shimpo Online
kahoku.news/articles/202...
It was featured in the newspaper. My comments are included.
(Japanese)
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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捨てられそうになった「輪島塗漆器」売ります! 盛岡の法人、能登の被災地で譲り受け | 河北新報オンライン
kahoku.news/articles/202...
河北新報に掲載されました。私のコメントが載っています。
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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This crowdfunding seeks donations to support the restoration of the urushi industry, which was affected by the earthquake. The funds will be used to grow urushi saplings over a long period, plant them, and harvest them in ten years for use in Wajima's art.
gogetfunding.com/wajima/
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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Through urushi lacquer art, I want to find ways to help those in need in Ukraine🇺🇦 and also support my friends in Wajima who are struggling. At the same time, it's important to balance these efforts with my own work, which tends to be neglected.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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Since the war in Ukraine🇺🇦 began, I have been donating a portion of the proceeds from my kintsugi and other work, but it is only a small amount. I have no wealth, so I am able to make these donations thanks to the support and understanding of those who value the maximum efforts of my workshop.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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In our workshop, we craft custom-made, unique urushi fountain pens. #fountainpens
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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Maki-e designs of various creatures on the tops of chopsticks.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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Everything is made of urushi and it is very realistic. The color of the urushi can match various colors of insects. Since it is originally a natural material, it looks very natural.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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This is a T-shirt I made when I started kintsugi to support the reconstruction of Ukraine🇺🇦. I made it for myself, but I never thought I would wear it for so long. The logo was also created for this purpose. If there are people who want it, I would like to produce more and sell.
#Ukraine #kintsugi
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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A sneak peek at part of our new fountain pen.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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A piece displayed at the home of my respected friend. I will make this my family motto.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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即戦力を期待してますので、漆経験者求む！です。
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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岩手に移住して金継ぎや漆芸をやってみたいという方いませんか？柔軟に受け入れ体制を整えますので、お気軽にご相談ください。（当社雇用ではないです。）
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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This is a case for the iPhone 15 Plus. It delicately features artwork by Hokusai.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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This crowdfunding seeks donations to support the restoration of the urushi industry, which was affected by the earthquake. The funds will be used to grow urushi saplings over a long period, plant them, and harvest them in ten years for use in Wajima's art.
gogetfunding.com/wajima/
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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This is not Urushi lacquer, but it is the most famous woodblock print in Japan and well-known overseas, so this smartphone case is very popular.
matsuzawaurushi.stores.jp/items/667ee6...
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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The story of Tanabata is very memorable. Japanese children write their wishes on strips of paper and hang them during Tanabata.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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July 7th is Tanabata, one of Japan's five traditional seasonal festivals. Tanabata celebrates the meeting of Orihime and Hikoboshi, and people used to decorate with five-colored thread spools to pray for improvement in their sewing skills.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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野村九国「七夕蒔絵印籠」 Inrō with Tanabata Story of the Weaver and the Herdboy Nomura Kyūkoku In the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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It's a shame that I can only show a part of it. The whole piece is incredibly detailed and beautiful.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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A sneak peek at part of our new fountain pen.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
@matsuzawa.bsky.social
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Skull with a Kintsugi-style pattern
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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The only artwork I have at home is this one: a poster collage by Tadanori Yokoo,横尾忠則 a master of Japanese graphic art. It uses photos of an urushi lacquer tree and a local lion head. It is very rare for him to collaborate with local government agencies to create art.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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This crowdfunding project accepts donations in Bitcoin, so if you know anyone who owns Bitcoin and might be interested in charitable activities, please introduce them to this initiative.
gogetfunding.com/wajima/ #bitcoin
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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Kintsugi-repaired HOLMEGAARD interior lighting. #Interior #kintsugi
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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That's true! I didn't realize that!
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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This character represents a type of wide Chinese noodle, but I can't write it😅 Instant noodles of this type are available in Japan
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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I believe this is the most well-known and most complex Chinese character in terms of stroke count in both Japan and China. 58 strokes.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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I also like reisyo Script. It has a formal style and enjoys enduring popularity in Japan. I can't actually write in it, though...
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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This part is in a script called Clerical Script 隷書（rei-syo）.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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The diagonal lines on the new banknotes are very similar to the marks made during urushi lacquer tapping.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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The newly issued banknotes in Japan might be unfamiliar to people overseas, but they all feature great figures who made significant contributions on a global scale.
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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We've completed the production of two fountain pens that took over a year to make. They boast a one-of-a-kind design, but since they are custom orders from clients, I regret that I cannot share them with everyone😅
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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In Japan’s oldest books the Tohoku region is referred to as Michi no Oku(land far from the capital). Today, Tohoku’s six prefectures are far more accessible, yet they still retain their own unique cultures.
sustainable.japantimes.com/magazine/vol37
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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These urushi-lacquered water bottle, inspired by stag beetles, will be sold at specialty stores in Tokyo and Sendai.
#beetle #insect #urushi
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Takuo Matsuzawa
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Kintsugi-repaired HOLMEGAARD interior lighting. #Interior #kintsugi
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