DESCRIPTION
We would like to introduce a special Tetsubin that is not made by Oitomi. This Tetsubin is made by Shingo Kikuchi(菊池真吾), a traditional craftsman from Shokado, whose studio is located in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, the same city as ours.
Traditional craftsman is a title officially recognized by the Japanese government, certifying craftsmen who maintain advanced techniques and skills. There are only a few dozen traditional craftsmen of Nambu Ironware, and Shingo Kikuchi is one of them.
Nambu ironware is made using two methods: the Nama-gata, in which molds are made from sand, and the Yaki-gata, in which molds are made by baking clay. Since this Tetsubin is made by the Yaki-gata method, only a few pieces can be made from a single mold. Therefore, it is very rare.
The round and cute silhouette is decorated with Uroko-arare pattern. The lid also has a lovely pine cone on the edge of the lid.
"UROKO" refers to a pattern created by arranging equilateral or isosceles triangles continuously, which means "scales" in Japanese. The name is derived from the appearance of the connected triangles, which resemble the scales of a fish. This pattern is not only popular on iron kettles but also as a design on kimono fabrics.
The inside is coated with an oxidized film using a technique called kama-yaki, and no paint is used at all. Some parts of the inside are reddish, but this is caused by kama-yaki.
This Tetsubin is more expensive than other Tetsubin. However, with the Yaki-gata method, bold and traditional aesthetic compositions, and the personal inscription of the traditional craftsman, "南部 真吾"(Nambu Shingo)", this special Tetsubin will be your partner for life.
*This item is also sold in our physical store. Stock availability may vary depending on timing. Please note that there may be cases where an item you have ordered is out of stock.
*Please be aware that due to each item being handmade, there may be slight differences between the actual product and the photographs.
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Products are manufactured after receiving orders and will be shipped from Japan in about 1-2 months.
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