Cast Iron Kettle: Higashi Azumaya

A tetsubin quietly placed within everyday tea moments

Higashi Azumaya is a cast iron kettle made for boiling water in daily use.
While its silhouette suggests the outline of a roof or a house, the design avoids excessive ornamentation. It is intended to be used naturally in everyday tea time, maintaining a presence that is visually distinctive yet quietly integrated into daily life.

Roof-like lines and a stable, grounded composition

The body is kept low, gently widening toward the upper section.
Horizontal lines running around the form evoke the layered edges of a roof, lending the kettle a calm, architectural character. The spout is short and set at a natural angle, while the handle forms a straightforward arc that supports smooth pouring. Visual character and usability remain unified, allowing the kettle to settle seamlessly into everyday movements.

Careful internal processes that sustain the form

This design requires particular attention during the creation and assembly of the core mold (nakago).
If the internal structure lacks stability, casting defects are likely to occur. For this reason, precision is required at each stage of the process. Careful control of these unseen steps ensures that the form is successfully realized and that the kettle is durable enough for daily use.

Recommended for:

• Those who wish to use a tetsubin in everyday life
• Those who appreciate tools with a clear identity that remain understated
• Those who value the accumulation of careful casting processes