Cast Iron Kettle: Kazutama Arare

A tetsubin designed for quiet, everyday use

Kazutama Arare is a cast iron kettle made for boiling water as part of daily life.
Its softly rounded, low-profile form is decorated with a restrained arare pattern composed of small, carefully spaced dots. Rather than serving as a decorative centerpiece, this tetsubin is intended to be used naturally and repeatedly during everyday tea moments.

A restrained form and a composed presence

The body is shaped into a stable, rounded silhouette that gives a sense of low center of gravity.
Each arare dot is intentionally small and limited in number, resulting in a calm and orderly surface expression. The lid knob is kept low, the spout is short and set at a natural angle, and the handle forms a generous arc that allows pouring motions to settle comfortably. The overall design supports daily use without unnecessary visual or physical strain.

Craftsmanship behind the subtle arare expression

Because the arare pattern on Kazutama Arare is both small and sparsely applied, its placement and spacing have a significant impact on the overall impression.
During production, particular attention is paid to maintaining balance and consistency so that the character of the piece remains stable from one casting to the next. Beneath its understated appearance lies a careful accumulation of judgment and handwork that supports the form as a whole.

Recommended For

• Those who wish to use a tetsubin in everyday life
• Those who prefer quiet, restrained designs
• Those who value balance in pattern and form