Kuretake Meiji No Iro Ebicha Fountain Pen Ink Bottle - 20g

The Kuretake brand's origins are deeply rooted in sumi. Representing the arts and crafts lifestyle, the brand uses color and shapes to convey its message. The colors of 'Black', representing Tradition, and 'Yellow and Purple', symbolizing Innovation, are used in the creation of brushes, pens, and paints to cater to our customers' artistic needs. The shapes of circle, square, and triangle signify the essence of creating arts and crafts. 'ZIG' is the brand name for Kuretake’s beloved pen and marker products.

During the 1970’s, Japan faced a nationwide depression following the post-war recession. In this challenging era, the demand for affordable yet high-quality stationery products soared, leading to the birth of the revolutionary 'Kuretake ZIG' Fine liner pen. The name 'ZIG' is derived from 'zigzag', representing the fluid motion of writing. Established in 1902 in Nara, Japan, Kuretake Co., Ltd. has gained recognition for its high-quality stationery products through the combination of Sumi Ink and innovative technological advancements.

Driven by the confidence in our unique knowledge of multi-colored pigment inks, we ventured into the Art & Crafts industry, offering products like GANSAI TAMBI, ZIG CLEAN COLOR REAL BRUSH, ZIG CLEAN COLOR DOT, ZIG 2 WAY GLUE, FUDE PEN, and INK, among others.

The "MEIJI NO IRO" series showcases a beautiful selection of colored inks inspired by popular colors from the Meiji era of Japan. Each color has a rich history from that era, inviting users to savor the essence of traditional Japan. These inks are compatible with fountain pens, glass pens, dip pens, Kuretake Karappo-pens, and more.

In the Meiji era, Purple was considered a noble color associated with the aristocracy. Due to people’s hesitance in using Purple, "EBICHA" became a popular alternative, especially for Hakama (Japanese traditional pants) worn by female students. With the resurgence of the Meiji female student trend, colors like Grape Tea (Ebika) have gained popularity for their unique charm.

The Kuretake brand continues to blend tradition with innovation, offering a wide range of high-quality art and craft supplies to inspire creativity and self-expression. Visit our store to explore our diverse product range and bring your artistic visions to life.

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