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For incense burners, accessory cases, and objects

The incense burner Kei of Sumitani Saburo Shoten, which is characterized by its plump form and owl face. An incense burner is a tool for burning incense, but this unique design, which looks like an objet d'art at first glance, is lovely just to decorate and is also useful as an accessory case.
It is an incense burner where you can feel a simple and gentle expression from the tasteful color and the moderate touch of unevenness while having a profound feeling of casting.

A combination of Nanbu Tekki and a unique design

Censer Kei 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 incense burner is the owl, which is said to be "hardship" and is considered to be an auspicious animal. It is said that you can put it on the shoe box at the entrance to put in good luck and use it as a key holder, and it is said that it also has the benefit of good luck and prosperous business, so you can display it on the desk used for work and sticky notes and seals. It is also nice to store such things.
Of course, it can also be used as an incense burner, which is the original role. It is also good to burn incense, which is said to have a relaxing effect, and spend your time at home slowly. An incense stand is also included, but a cone-shaped incense is also recommended because the bottom is shallow. The scent of incense drifts from the hole in the lid along with the smoke, and there is a sense of security that the moderate weight of iron will not fall over.

The incense burner, which increases in taste as it is used as a living tool, is recommended for people who like roasted and crafted foods and those who like scented foods. It is designed to be used by both men and women as an object or accessory case, so it is ideal as a gift for moving celebrations, birthday gifts, Father's Day or Mother's Day. It is an incense burner that you want 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.