"Teapot Madoka L, Cushin Kobo"
Chushin Kobo - tradition with current lifestyle
It is known all over the world that in Japan, traditional crafts are cultivated and preserved out of deep conviction. Chushin Kobo has taken on this task in a special way. Hisanori Masuda, founder and director of Chushin Kobo, believes that traditional craftsmanship can be most successfully preserved when combined with modern, contemporary design. Hisanori Masuda was born in 1949 in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. After graduating from Musashino University of Art (Fine Arts and Design), he remained at the university for 5 years, during which he successfully promoted local industry through modern product design together with Professor Mosuke Yoshitake. After that, Hisanori Masuda moved to Yamagata. Yamagata Prefecture is known for its snow-capped mountains, snow monsters, ancient temples, fruit farming and, of course, cast iron tetsubin. in 1997, Hisanori established his own manufactory with the goal of creating his own designs for tetsubin and teapots. Chushin Kobo, the manufactory, has been producing cast iron water kettles (tetsubin) and teapots since its inception, stylishly combining the beauty of traditional cast iron with Hisanori's contemporary modern design. Hisanori Masuda is a member of the Japan Craft Design Association and teaches at Tohoku University of Art and Design.
The Birthplaces of Tetsubin
In Mizusawa, Iwate and Yamagata, the production of iron kettles began around the same time, around the 12th century. To this day, these cities, supplemented by Morioka, are the leading centers for cast iron products. The tetsubin from Iwate Province were later called Nanbu tetsubin, due to a lord who greatly encouraged this craft. Today, the highest quality Nanbu tetsubin from Iwate are made in Morioka. Tea masters often prefer Yamagata tetsubin. Perhaps it is because the shapes of these tetsubin were strongly influenced by the plain style of Kyoto. Or was it because of the exclusivity, because the production of Yamagata Tetsubin is more elaborate and costly.
All products are unique. Slight deviations from the picture are possible. Small irregularities in the shape and surface are signs of craftsmanship.
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Please follow care instructions. If necessary, careful drying with cloth, clean by hand.
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Chushin Kobo
It is widely known worldwide that in Japan, traditional craftsmanship is cultivated and preserved with deep conviction. Chushin Kobo has undertaken this task in a special way. Hisanori Masuda, founder and director of Chushin Kobo, believes that traditional craftsmanship can be most successfully preserved when combined with modern, contemporary design. Hisanori Masuda was born in 1949 in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. After graduating from Musashino University of Art (Fine Arts and Design), he remained at the university for 5 years, during which he successfully promoted the local industry through modern product design in collaboration with Professor Mosuke Yoshitake. After that, Hisanori Masuda moved to Yamagata. Yamagata Prefecture is known for its snow-covered mountains, snow monsters, ancient temples, fruit cultivation, and of course, the Tetsubin cast iron teapot. In 1997, Hisanori founded his own workshop with the aim of independently realizing his designs for Tetsubin and teapots. Since its founding, Chushin Kobo has been producing cast iron kettles (Tetsubin) and teapots that stylishly combine the beauty of traditional cast iron with Hisanori's contemporary, modern design. Hisanori Masuda is a member of the Japan Craft Design Association and teaches at Tohoku University of Art and Design.
Each article is a uniquely handcrafted piece.
Manufacturers:
Chushin Kobo,
Do-machi
2-1-12,
990-0051
Yamagata City,
Yamagata Prefecture
Japan,
www.chushin-kobo.jp
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