タヤマスタジオ株式会社

Tayama Studio

Based in Iwate Prefecture and under the guidance of Kazuyasu Tayama, a nationally designated Contemporary Master Craftsman, Tayama Studio is highly unique in its remarkable effort to make 400-year old Nambu Ironware tradition more sustainable and fit for the contemporary lifestyle. Without compromising craftsmanship, CEO Takahiro Tayama seeks to communicate directly to users via variety of means, also employing younger craftsman.

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Nambu Ironware

History

Nambu Ironware originated in mid-17th century, during the time the Nambu clan built Morioka Castle in Morioka. To form a castle town, the lord invited many casters to produce weapons, items related to Buddhism, bells, and everyday tools. Later on, craftsmen for iron kettles were also invited from Kyoto to produce iron kettles using charcoal and iron sand, both of which were abundant in Iwate Prefecture, marking the beginning of Nambu Ironware.

A black cast iron kettle on a white backround. The kettle is round with a flattish top and a lid a bit like the top of an apple. The kettle has a long handle for holding on top.

A reddish-brown cast iron kettle on a white backround. The kettle is round with a flattish top and a lid a bit like the top of an apple. The kettle has a long handle for holding on top.

A brown cast iron kettle on a white backround. The kettle is round with a flattish top and a lid a bit like the top of an apple. The kettle has a long handle for holding on top.

A reddish-brown cast iron kettle sits on a black induction stove. The kettle is round with a flattish top and a lid a bit like the top of an apple. The kettle has a long handle for holding on top.

A wooden table is decorated with green flowers in a clear glass vase, a plate of scones, a basket of red apples, and in the center, a black cast iron kettle. The kettle is round with a flat top and a lit a bit like the top of an apple. The kettle has a long handle on top.

A close-up of a reddish-brown cast iron kettle on a white backround. The kettle is round with a flattish top and a lid a bit like the top of an apple. The texture of the cast iron is in focus.

Akai Ringo

Name: Akai Ringo
Brand: Oshinsha
SKU: TS-AR-BL
Price: 42000.0 JPY
Availability: InStock

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The essence of Nambu Ironware through a minimalist design

Inspired by the simplicity of the shape of an apple, Akai Ringo is a new and minimalist Nambu Ironware developed by Tayama Studio, designed to fit contemporary lifestyles.

Studio: Tayama Studio
Origin: Morioka, Iwate
Dimensions: H22cm x W14cm x base 8cm
Weight: 1.3kg
Materials: Cast iron
Technique: Lacquer Finish

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Your iron kettle is meant to be used only for boiling water over a direct heat source. Please don’t use it for anything else.

You can use your kettle over gas or induction stovetops.

Nambu Iron Kettles are renowned for their durability. Parents pass them onto their children, who pass them onto their grandchildren. Oshinsha will enclose a detailed guide on how to keep your kettle in the best condition to use for a long time.

The lacquer used for the coating has been applied using a process called yakitsuke and is therefore completely dry. Although we have never seen any cases of skin irritation from this lacquer coating, we would advise people who have had irritation from lacquer in the past to avoid using this product.

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Tayama Studio now has a nationally certified Traditional Craftsperson!

May 13, 2021

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