Hanamokko "The Maki-e Series"

The Maki-e Series

With the cooperation of the Oshita Kosen Kaga Maki-e Workshop we have
created an urushi and maki-e watch series. Beginning with the third lord
of the Kaga province Maeda Toshitsune's policy for the advancement of art
and craft, Kaga Maki-e has a proud three hundred and eighty year history.
The designs are based principally on masterpieces from Heian (794-1185)
and Kamakura (1185-1333) period national treasures and important cultural
assets. Through our exclusive watches, produced with loving care and
attention to detail we have created an opportunity to experience at close
hand the proud history of traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

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1.Arabesque Design

This is an elaborately arranged free-flowing arabesque design
in the Edo period (1600-1867) style, with a liberal use of space
reminiscent of the Rinpa School.

Watch Face Red Urushi Arabesque Design
Case: square stainless steel, yellow gold
With braided strap
Price 42,000 yen (including tax).

Peach-shaped Incense Container
Edo period, late 17th-mid18th century
The Burghley House Collection,UK

2. Bellflower Design

This design is of the Chinese bellflower. There are two types of flower
design available in this style. One is in blue using shell in a technique
known as 'raden' and the other is in silver.

Watch Face Black Urushi Bellflower Design
Case: square stainless stee
With braided strap
Price 40,845 yen (including tax).

Watch Face Black Urushi Bellflower Design
Case: square stainless steel, yellow gold
With braided strap
Price 42,525 yen (including tax).

Toiletry Case with Floating Thread Twill Motif
Kamakura period, 13th century
Suntry Museum of Art, Tokyo
National Treasure.

3.Arabesque Vine Design

Watch Face Black Urushi Arabesque Vine Design
Case: square stainless steel
With braided strap
Price 39.900 yen (including tax).

4.Arabesque Design

Watch Face Red Urushi Arabesque Design
Case: square stainless steel, yellow gold
With braided strap
Price 42,000 yen (including tax).

As the name suggests, this pattern was introduced to Japan from
the continent and was widely used in the Nara period (710-794).
The way in which the pattern extends outwards in four directions
is ideal as a watch face and has become a standard design.

Sutra Box with Auspicious Floral Motif
Heian period, late 11th -early 12th century
Enryaku-ji Temple, Shiga National Treasure.