{"product_id":"nanbu-ironware-iron-kettle-hiratsutsu1-3l-by-studio-nanohana-nami-sasaki","title":"Naｍbu Ironware Iron Kettle HIratsutsu Style Shippou Pattern 1.3L By Studio Nanohana, Nami Sasaki","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis piece is a creation by Nami Sasaki, a female artisan based in Oshu City, known for her solo studio's exquisite craftsmanship. It is produced using the Yakigata method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eShe often incorporates floral motifs into her work. Drawing from her background in Nihonga (traditional Japanese painting), she brings a profound sense of depth and refined composition to the three-dimensional forms of her iron kettles. Through her delicate arrangements, one can truly feel the artist's inherent kindness and affection for her craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe textured surface of the iron, much like the Japanese aesthetic of \u003cem\u003ewabi\u003c\/em\u003e — finding beauty in the understated and unadorned — is shaped by the granularity of the sand used in casting, lending the piece a distinctly tactile and captivating presence. This characteristic skin of the casting not only accentuates the elegance of the kettle's silhouette, but also adds a quiet, rhythmic beauty to the overall composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe surface is adorned with the \u003cem\u003eShippō\u003c\/em\u003e (Seven Treasures) pattern — an auspicious motif rooted in Buddhist tradition, said to represent the seven sacred jewels: gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and more. Its interlocking circles, each overlapping by one quarter, create an endlessly repeating geometric harmony, earning it the name \u003cem\u003eShippō-tsunagi\u003c\/em\u003e, or \"linked seven treasures.\" Introduced from the continent in the 7th to 8th centuries, this pattern has long been cherished as a symbol of harmony, connection, and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInterestingly, this same geometry — circles overlapping in perfect rhythm — emerged independently across cultures throughout the world, a testament to the universal language of form and beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/9494\/0358\/files\/shippo_world_comparison_en.svg?v=1774083440\" alt=\"\"\u003eTo render this pattern with such precision across the curved surface of an iron kettle demands exceptional skill and sustained concentration. The production of a single piece requires an extended period of time — from the moment we placed our order, we waited a year and a half for this work to be completed. It is a true privilege to be able to present her work here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe interior features an oxidized coating created through the traditional kamayaki (kiln-firing) process, and no artificial painting or lining has been applied to the inner surface. Please note that some reddish spots may appear inside the kettle as a result of this kiln-firing process. These are a natural characteristic of this traditional manufacturing method and do not affect the quality or use of the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nanohana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52411841282337,"sku":"KEMNBK11","price":272500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/9494\/0358\/files\/DSC08804_9d95ee8b-7dff-4f87-8a5a-e39327f05a4a.jpg?v=1772527049","url":"https:\/\/oitomi.com\/products\/nanbu-ironware-iron-kettle-hiratsutsu1-3l-by-studio-nanohana-nami-sasaki","provider":"OITOMI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}