The ubaguchi shape is the one in which the lid sits horizontally with the spout of the tetsubin.
It is derived from the toothless mouth of an old woman, and is a traditional shape that has been made since ancient times.
This tetsubin expresses cuteness with its futon-kettle shape.
A futon type is a round rug used by monks and trainee monks for meditation, and it is said that the name "futon type" came from this.
Lightweight and compact.
This tetsubin is decorated with a traditional Nambu tetsuki arare pattern.
The arare pattern is inherited today from the ingenious wisdom and intricate design of our ancestors, as it makes the tetsubin thicker and more effective at retaining heat.
The rim of the lid is also decorated with an arare pattern.
The inside is not enamel processed.
The boiling water will be mellow.
Nambu ironware is produced using the traditional technique called 「kama-yaki」 to generate an oxide layer on the surface.
It leads to 「rust resistance」 and 「dissolved iron effect」 and makes tea and coffee taste better.
The water boiled in Nanbu iron kettle tastes mellow and sweet even when drunk straight.
※It can be used with IH.
Do not use on high heat.
History of Oiharu casting works
Oiharu casting works was established in 1952. The trade name is Nanbu Hoseido.
The company is based in Mizusawa, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, known as the birthplace of Nambu ironware.
With a history of over 70 years, Oiharu casting works is a workshop mainly engaged in the casting of iron kettles, teapots, and wind chimes.
While inheriting the traditional techniques of Nambu ironware, the company injects new ideas into its products in line with the changing times.
We have the largest production capacity in the industry for iron kettles, teapots, and wind chimes, and we export our products both domestically and to foreign countries.
Manufacturer: Oiharu casting works
Size: Diameter 19.5 cm x 16 cm x Height 18 cm
Weight: Approximately 1.5kg
Capacity: Approximately 1.2L
Material: Iron casting
Country of manufacture: Japan (Iwate Prefecture)
Packaging form / accessories: Special box, instruction manual
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- This tetsubin is decorated with a traditional Nambu tekki arare pattern. The arare pattern is inherited today from the ingenious wisdom and intricate design of our ancestors, as it makes the tetsubin thicker and more effective at retaining heat.
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