Paperblanks Chakra Journal Collection_Trellis Part of the maker’s Cult

Part of the maker’s Cult Series

Betty is a Florence-based artist whose work has inspired for many years

The founder Kyugoro Sakata was given a fountain pen by a friend returning from the UK after studying at the Royal Navy

But it is on the inside where this writing tool’s true pedigree is revealed

The fluted motif seen along the cap and barrel is inspired by and recalls the lines of a Doric column

Paperblanks Chakra Journal Collection_Trellis Part of the maker’s CultArtistic, religious and cultural traditions unite in this design. The handwoven fabric reproduced here is an authentic expression of the weavers cultural heritage. The name chakra refers to the Dharma Wheel, one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism. The wheel represents change engendered by Buddhas teachings.