Strokes of ancient history - on limited edition pens

Pens that don't just write the story but tell it too... a Japan-based company has introduced in India a new series of limited edition fountain pens portraying ancient literature and the mysteries of the Maya civilisation.

The Sailor Pen Co has brought in the Chugu and Maya series, the former based on three chapters of the early 11th century novel 'The Tale of Genji' and the latter depicting examples of the special hieroglyphic script from the Maya civilisation of Central America.

The pens are displayed at Mumbai's William Penn - The World Pen Store, a chain of stores across India, including in the national capital and Bangalore.

Each Chugu pen tells a story with images related to a chapter of the novel drawn on them.

'There are only 50 exclusive pieces in the series available worldwide, each costing around Rs.70,000,' Willian Penn managing director Nikhil Ranjan told IANS.

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