{"product_id":"onimen-o-arare","title":"Cast Iron Kettle: Onimen Ō-Arare","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tetsubin that adds a quiet presence to everyday tea moments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnimen Ō-Arare is a cast iron kettle made for boiling water in daily use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts softly rounded body is adorned with large arare patterns, giving the piece a composed yet expressive presence. Rather than emphasizing decoration, this tetsubin is designed to be used naturally within the rhythm of everyday tea time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight expressed through form and restrained composition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overall shape is a stable, rounded silhouette that conveys a low visual center of gravity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach arare pattern is deliberately large and limited in number, allowing the outline of the form itself to remain clearly defined. The spout is kept short and set at a natural angle, responding calmly to daily pouring movements. The handle forms a broad arc, receiving the weight of the kettle in a way that feels balanced and unforced when lifted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo expressions contained within the lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the defining features of this piece lies in the design of the lid knob.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front and back present two different expressions—an oni mask and a Noh mask—quietly facing one another. Without asserting themselves overtly, these details reveal their presence only when the kettle is handled, adding a subtle sense of narrative depth to the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcraft required to sustain large arare patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the arare patterns on Onimen Ō-Arare are larger in scale, the clarity of each individual form greatly influences the overall impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring production, careful attention is paid to shaping each motif so that its outline remains distinct and does not lose definition. Beneath the finished surface lies an accumulation of handwork that allows the form and patterns to remain intact without distortion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose who wish to use a tetsubin in everyday life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose who appreciate tools with quiet narrative elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThose who value balance between form and handcraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"虎門天 - Toramonten -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47414102294715,"sku":"KMD-185","price":708.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6333\/7659\/files\/1_43b0226b-7a55-4698-af11-803cd41b732c.jpg?v=1770018626","url":"https:\/\/toramonten.com\/en-eu\/products\/onimen-o-arare","provider":"虎門天 - Toramonten -","version":"1.0","type":"link"}