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Caring for Japanese Iron Kettles “Nambu Ironware (Sougata Method)”

Caring for Japanese Iron Kettles “Nambu Ironwar...

From Anxiety About Rust to Clarity in Judgment When you first held your iron kettle, perhaps your heart lifted at its weight and quiet presence. Yet alongside that joy, a...

Caring for Japanese Iron Kettles “Nambu Ironwar...

From Anxiety About Rust to Clarity in Judgment When you first held your iron kettle, perhaps your heart lifted at its weight and quiet presence. Yet alongside that joy, a...

Authentic Japanese Urushi: Joboji Lacquerware 1,300-Years History

Authentic Japanese Urushi: Joboji Lacquerware 1...

The Essence of Unadorned Luxury When you hear the word "lacquerware," you might immediately envision elaborate gold leaf or a mirror-like, glossy finish. However, the pieces crafted in Joboji, Ninohe...

Authentic Japanese Urushi: Joboji Lacquerware 1...

The Essence of Unadorned Luxury When you hear the word "lacquerware," you might immediately envision elaborate gold leaf or a mirror-like, glossy finish. However, the pieces crafted in Joboji, Ninohe...