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Active everywhere, the monkey

Three cast monkeys of different sizes and facial expressions. Originally born one by one by craftsmen to hang vases with flower tools, monkey hooks are hard-workers who use long hands to grasp everything and are active in various other situations.

A set of 3 monkey hooks from Sumitani Saburo Shoten, which is a set of large, medium and small monkey hooks. You can hang it on its own and hang it on a bag, hat, or foliage plant, store bananas in the kitchen, or just entwin the monkeys and decorate it as an interior. Attracted by the contrast between the heavy atmosphere of the casting and the design full of humor, you can feel a simple and gentle expression from the tasteful color and the moderate texture of the unevenness.

A combination of Nanbu Tekki and a unique design

This set of 3 monkey hooks is Nanbu Tekki made of iron. Nanbu Tekki is an iron casting that has been made in Morioka City and Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture since the 17th century. Iron casting is the process of pouring molten iron into a mold to form a shape.
The texture that makes you feel the durability as a tool and the weight when you hold it in your hand. And the texture increases as you use it. Casting has various charms, but this Nanbu Tekki is resistant to moisture and does not rust easily, so tools such as kyusu and pots that require water to be added are made. In addition, one of the charms is the warm texture that directly conveys the feelings of designers and craftsmen, while being durable enough to be used by 2nd and 3rd generations for a long time.

The first thing that catches your eye is this charming design, which is different from the general S-shaped hook. The facial expression varies depending on the size, with the motif of a monkey, which is said to be "the misfortune and difficulties are gone" and is considered to be an auspicious animal. The large one has a soft face, the inside has a clear outline, and the small one has a smiling smile.

The set of 3 monkey hooks, which will become more delicious as you use them as a living tool, is designed for people of all ages, regardless of age or sex, as well as for those who like roasted foods and crafts, so it is also recommended as a moving celebration or birthday gift. You can freely combine and use it in a fun way, so it seems that your child will be interested in it. These are the monkeys who want you to carefully nurture the taste.

Crafts cannot be talked about without materials

Mr. Tadahiro Baba, who worked on the design, worked to popularize the design, such as serving as the chairman of the Japan Craft Association, and has also developed new products in partnership with local industries. With traditional techniques and cutting-edge techniques that are excellent in terms of functionality, we have been working on the design of Nanbu Tekki for a long time, trying to improve the living culture and build new relationships, and many of the works were born in the 1970s. Now remanufactured in the same way as it was then, Baba's unique and modern design matches modern life.

Products that can propose "living"

Sumitani Saburo Shoten offers unique and modern manufacturing by incorporating familiar animals and plants into the design while valuing Japanese tools and patterns using traditional manufacturing methods. Planned and produced with craft designers and writers, items with high interior quality that are not limited to Japanese tools are loved by people all over the world, regardless of age or gender.
In addition, it is a brand that focuses on creating products that deepen the taste by continuing to use them, and you can feel that commitment to the materials and processing methods used.

The reason why such tools can be created is not only because it is easy to use and convenient, but also because it is important for the user to think that it is "fun".Sumitani Saburo Shoten continues to propose living tools that enrich the mind and life through arts and crafts and metal crafts.