Keep it long, treasure it long.

A heavyweight in the study

Bookends and friendships of Saburo Sumitani Shoten (Sumitani Saburo Shoten), where people seem to be snuggling up with each other. Designed by craft designer Tadahiro Baba around 1970, this book stand is simple at first glance, but you will never get tired of seeing the novel form formed by smooth curves, and you will want to think about the feelings contained in this work.
It is a set of two bookends that gives you a simple and gentle look from the solid color of the casting and the moderate texture of the unevenness.

A combination of Nanbu Tekki and a unique design

This bookend friendship 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.

Bookend friendship that can store heavy books and notebooks stably because it is heavy and can be stored regardless of size. The front is matte and slightly grainy, while the back is shiny and feels smooth to the touch. There is also a scratch prevention sheet on the bottom, so you can put it on a bookshelf or table with confidence.

Bookend Friendship, which becomes more delicious as it is used as a living tool, is a bookend recommended for those who like roasted and crafted foods and those who have the opportunity to read. The design allows you to enjoy it as an object just by placing it, and it can be used by both men and women, so it is ideal as a gift for moving celebrations, birthday gifts, Father's Day and Mother's Day. It is a bookend that I would like 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.