Nakaya Portable Cigar AshiThe wind blowing through a bamboo grove inspires the motif on this beautiful pen. Maki e, literally ""sprinkled powder,"" is a general term for the process by which figurative or abstract designs are created by sprinkling pigment or metallic powder onto the surface of Urushi lacquer while it is still wet. There are many varieties of Maki e, and this version with the Ashi design is an intricate example of the time intensive artistry. This striking and