Nambu Ironware / IWATE

A simple and sturdy item that will last a lifetime

Metalwork made in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture and Mizusawa, Oshu.
This traditional craft was born in the mid-Edo period, and is said to have been given the name "Nambu Ironware" because it was made in the Nanbu clan.
Nambu ironware is made using a technique called casting. Simply put, it is a process in which molten iron is poured into a mold and allowed to harden, and it can take as many as 50 to 70 steps, taking up to two months to complete.
The secret to its popularity is its durability, which has been said to last for three generations, and its functionality, which allows you to replenish your iron intake by using Nambu ironware. It also has the characteristic of making the water mellow, making tea and cooking more delicious.
Combined with its unique rough texture, it also has an attractive rustic beauty.