Shimakurado Hand-Raised Copper Kettle, Teppatsu Shape, Blue Finish, 1.4 L

A low, bowl-shaped (teppatsu) water kettle hand-raised from pure copper by Shimakurado of Tsubame, with a blue finish and a wrapped handle.

Tsuiki copperware is made by hammering a single sheet of copper into shape over many hours, annealing it each time the metal hardens. The finished vessel needs no seams, and its surface records every hammer blow. Copper is naturally antibacterial and conducts heat well, and the maker notes that copper kettles and teapots bring out the flavour of tea. With use the colour slowly deepens into a patina unique to its owner. Each kettle is handmade, so slight individual differences are to be expected.

Details

• Maker: Shimakurado (島倉堂), Tsubame, Niigata
• Material: pure copper, hand-raised (tsuiki); wrapped (tsuru-maki) handle
• Finish: blue (aoiro)
• Size: body diameter approx. 16 cm × height approx. 13 cm
• Capacity: approx. 1,400 ml; not induction compatible
• Packaging: maker's paper box
• Condition: new

Watch: how Tsubame tsuiki copper is hammered

A TEWAZA craft film showing Tsubame hand-hammered (tsuiki) copperware being raised from a single sheet, from Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square. (A general craft video — not this piece or maker.)

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• Limited availability. We confirm availability with the dealer in Japan within one business day of your order; if it has sold we refund in full immediately.
• Ships from New Jersey in 2–3 weeks. Price includes all import duties. Fully insured, signature required.