Maki-e (蒔絵) -- A thousand year-old technique of "sprinkled picture"

The general technique of maki-e sprinkles gold and silver metal powers to express design drawn with urushi lacquer. Originating in Japan about a thousand years ago, maki-e technique continues to decorate objects around the lives.

This 20-minute video highlights the process of making a maki-e fountain pen. Actually it took more than 2 months to complete the whole process.