Keep it long, treasure it long.

Adorable forever

Five monkeys shrinking and snuggling up. Each pose and facial expression is different, and this item that makes you feel relaxed just by looking at it is the paperweight Gosaru of Saburo Sumiya Shoten. Paperweight is an image of a writing tool, but this paperweight has a unique design that can also be used as a paper weight or figurine.
It is a paperweight that has a profound feeling of casting, but has a simple and gentle expression from its tasteful color and moderate texture of unevenness.

A combination of Nanbu Tekki and a unique design

Paperweight Gosaru is a 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 motif of the five monkeys has the meaning of the word "goen" and the prosperous business of "customers go", so it seems to be auspicious just to leave it in the room as a decoration.
The words "have, say, hear, see, and think" are floating on the back of the monkey, and each of the five monkeys expresses them. "Do not think badly (do not think) or prejudice (do not see), do not get lost in malicious words (do not hear), do not lie (do not say), do not attach (have) A paperweight with a thankful teaching, "Please."
The facial expressions of each monkey are expressed in detail, and the rounded form creates a gentle atmosphere.

Bunjin Gosaru, whose taste increases as it is used as a living tool, is designed to be used by both men and women as paper weights and objects, as well as for those who like grilled foods and crafts and those who like calligraphy. Perfect for celebrations, birthday gifts, Father's Day and Mother's Day gifts. Even if you are a member of your child's penmanship tool set, they will be happy. It is a paperweight 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.