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Two-in-one Nambu Ironware Swallow Pot Water Kettle Teapot by Akira Kikuchi

Two-in-one Nambu Ironware Swallow Pot Water Kettle Teapot

Silver A' Design Award Winner 2024

traditional iron teapot, cast iron kettle, water vessel, tea ceremony object, functional sculpture, cylindrical form, biomorphic design, avian-inspired handle, bird-reference spout, black iron surface, charcoal matte finish, oxidized metal patina, granular texture, sand-cast appearance, wooden accent element, honey-toned wood knob, sienna wood detail, stainless steel strainer, mesh filter insert, asymmetrical composition, figure-ground clarity, neutral background, studio lighting, diffused illumination, sculptural handle, curved spout, organic geometry, artisanal craftsmanship, handmade quality, traditional metalworking, contemporary functional design, minimalist aesthetic, material honesty, textural contrast, smooth wood versus rough iron, reflective metal mesh, matte iron body, negative space integration, elegant proportions, cultural heritage object, ritual vessel, utilitarian art, product design excellence, sophisticated simplicity, restrained palette, achromatic dominant with warm accent, cool gray environment, shadow modeling, three-dimensional form, volumetric presence, craft tradition, modern interpretation, Eastern design philosophy, Zen aesthetic influence, wabi-sabi sensibility, functional beauty, everyday poetry, material authenticity, weight and permanence, refined rusticity, contemplative object, ceremonial potential, domestic ritual artifact, slow living symbol.

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.