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Nanbu metalwork production began around the middle of the 17th century. The Nanbu family, ruling in the present northern part of Iwate Prefecture, built Morioka Castle and invited imoji and kamashi artisans from various places like Kyoto to make Buddhist altar articles, armor and kettles for the tea ceremony.
Nanbu metalwork production began around the middle of the 17th century. The Nanbu family, ruling in the present northern part of Iwate Prefecture, built Morioka Castle and invited imoji and kamashi artisans from various places like Kyoto to make Buddhist altar articles, armor and kettles for the tea ceremony.
Roji means “Dew Covered Land” - This is the Japanese term used for the garden one passes through to prepare for the tea ceremony and generally cultivate an air of simplicity. This understanding is reflected in the artistry with which Roji cast iron teapots are created; emphasizing functional beauty and tradition. The Nanbu "tekki" iron kettle was originally designed as a smaller and improved version of the tea kettle in the 18th century.
Since 1975, Nanbu Ironwork has been certified as a Traditional Handicraft of Japan.
Black cast iron trivet from Japan, ROJI CHISANA ROUNDO TSUME
Japanese cast iron trivet, ROJI SQUARE
Japanese cast iron trivet, ROJI HEXAGONAL
Japanese cast iron trivet, ROJI ROUND
Black enameled Japanese cast iron mug, ROJI ITOME
Japanese enameled bronze mug, ROJI ITOME
Black enameled Japanese cast iron mug, ROJI ARARE
Japanese enameled bronze mug, ROJI ARARE
Black cast iron trivet from Japan, ROJI SQUARE
Black cast iron trivet from Japan, ROJI ROUND
Black cast iron trivet from Japan, ROJI HEXAGONAL
Japanese cast iron trivet, ROJI SHIKAKUI KUGI
Black cast iron trivet from Japan, ROJI SHIKAKUI KUGI
Round cast iron teapot warmer, WARMER ENKEI
Square cast iron teapot warmer, WARMER HEIHO
Black enameled Japanese cast iron teapot, ROJI ARARE, 0.4lt
Blue enameled Japanese cast iron teapot, ROJI ARARE, 0.4lt
Red enameled Japanese cast iron teapot, ROJI ARARE, 0.4lt
Black enameled Japanese cast iron teapot, ROJI ARARE, 0,6lt
Blue enameled Japanese cast iron teapot, ROJI ARARE, 0.6lt
Red enameled Japanese cast iron teapot, ROJI ARARE, 0.6lt
Black enameled Japanese cast iron teapot, ROJI DOME ARARE, 0.4lt
Japanese enameled bronze teapot, ROJI DOME ARARE, 0.4lt
Black enameled Japanese cast iron teapot, ROJI TSUTSUGATA HAKEME ARARE, 0.4lt