Silver A' Design Award Winner 2024
cast iron teapot, water kettle, traditional ironware, sand-casting technique, matte black surface, charcoal finish, wooden knob, honey-toned wood, natural timber accent, circular lid form, concentric ring detail, curved spout, arched handle, overhead perspective, aerial viewpoint, product photography, minimalist composition, neutral white ground, granular texture, tactile surface quality, ferrous material, utilitarian object, domestic vessel, tea ceremony implement, artisanal craft, functional design, organic curves, geometric precision, radial symmetry, asymmetrical balance, material contrast, warm wood against cool metal, monochromatic palette, mid-range wooden accent, diffused lighting, soft shadow, elevated object, clean presentation, contemporary documentation, traditional technique, handcrafted quality, textured iron skin, smooth turned wood, refined proportions, essential form, material honesty, process legibility, quiet elegance, domestic ritual object, contemplative presence, Japanese craft tradition, functional beauty, restrained ornament, pure form, spatial clarity, tonal subtlety, surface variation, light absorption, matte finish, artisan metalwork, design heritage, timeless aesthetic, everyday poetry, material authenticity, craft excellence, understated sophistication
This small iron kettle inspired by 1980s design in modern lifestyle with small family, transforming the image of traditional Nambu ironware; this reproduced Swallow Pot has fixed handle drawing straight lines unlike the movable round handle of typical Tetsubin to give completely new impression with added usability. This product preserves anemia-alleviating function of Nambu ironware while preventing rust by the traditional Kamayaki technique. This smaller sized Tetsubin serves both as an iron kettle and a Kyusu teapot, overcoming the limitations of enameled Tesubin teapot in the market.