Japanese Handmade Iron Teapot NAMBU TETSUBIN "SENSUJI" best buy Christmas Gift

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Japanese Iron Teapot "NAMBU TETSUBIN" A traditional iron teapot for the tea-lover in you. The expression on the teapot changes depending on how you show your affection. What's "Nambu Ironware" ? Nambu Ironware is said to have started in the middle of the 17th century when the southern feudal lord invited tea kettle craftsmen from Kyoto to Morioka and got them to make kettles for use in the tea ceremony. In the 18th century Nambu Ironware made improvements to the kettle and also made it smaller. It thus became easy even for the general public to use. Nambu Ironware is made by pouring molten iron into a mold. Therefore Nambu Ironware such as kettles are called castings. Although there are various ways of making things from iron, here are three of the most common: The first is metal casting, the second forging, and the third engraving. The first, (metal casting) became the manufacturing method for Nambu Ironware such as kettles. Metal casting is also known simply as casting.In the casting production method, bright red molten iron is poured in to the mold (known as "Igata" in Japanese), and left to solidify. Ironware made in this manner is known as "Cast iron". In the original kettles, parts such as the kettle body, spout, cover, and handle were made by casting. The handle grip was made by a blacksmith using the forging method. The second, (forging) is a method in which metal is beaten and shortened. This is the method used by blacksmiths. At present, only a few craftsmen remain. The third, (engraving) is a method in which letters and figures are carved into the metal by using a chisel. It is a common production method mainly for decorative elements. Nambu Ironware is familiar to many thanks to its superior quality, and has established itself a strong position and branding as a representative of traditional Japanese crafts. Without applying any special coating process, products such as colorfully painted fashionable items, teapots, pots, and kettles show the true quality of iron, and have come to be appreciated worldwide in recent years as items of traditional beauty. Studio Fujieda Yoshio Fujieda Nambu Ironware Artisan Bringing Out the Very Best in Steel, to Bring Out the Very Best in Tea At the Fujieda studio in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, on display are an array of cast iron kettles known as “Nambu Tetsubin,” a hand-built audio system that took 5 years to complete, and a variety of photographs capturing the beauty of the four seasons in Iwate and the surrounding area. Mr. Fujieda transitioned from working as an automotive technician to casting tea kettles, learning under the tutelage of his father. He is currently interweaving his dedication to tea kettle casting with a pursuit of music and photography. By greeting visitors with a warm smile, Fujieda endeavors to have all those who visit feel that they have enjoyed themselves. This approach is evident from start to finish in all of his works. While still considering design and functionality, and boldly taking on designs with a high degree of difficulty—the kind which excites a true artisan—Fujieda undertakes the challenge to create iron kettles. His works are diverse, ranging from small tea kettles to be used every day or to be given as unique gifts, to those considered exquisite collectable pieces. The roots of Nambu Han iron kettles go back 400 years originating in the desire of the feudal lords to have people drink delicious tea. Today, countless admirers in Japan and around the world appreciate the painstaking approach to the tradition. It’s the perpetuation of the ideal passed down through the ages, the forces causing iron to turn red, resulting in a work of art that is also a pleasure to use. Artisan Biography 1957 Born in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture 2011 Took over Studio Fujieda from his father Yukio Charac... read more

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