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Kukan Chuzo

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Artist : Hisao Iwashimizu
Material : Iron
Area : Mizusawa, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

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Kukan Chuzo, a brand by Hisao Iwashimizu, proposes ironware that pursues Japanese Aesthetic Sense “Yo-no-bi, Beauty of Everyday Things”of modern life.

His workshop is located in the Mizusawa area of Iwate Prefecture, which is the production area for Nambu ironware.
He creates cast iron products such as iron kettles and iron teapots, which are a fusion of tradition and modernity, while valuing the original cast iron texture and color.

The organic design is inspired by nature and has a dignified feel.

It easily blends into any space, such as a traditional Japanese home or a room in an urban apartment.

The more frequent times you use, the more delicious hot water with a mellow texture that conttains iron comes up.

 

[ Profile▼ ]

 

1964
Born in Morioka, Iwate, Japan
1989-1991
Joined T.Glover Co.,Ltd.
1992-1996
Joined IWACHU
1996-2009
Joind NANBU IRON STUDIO ROJI
2000
Selected for the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) Design Store Collection
2006
Panelist at the 50th Anniversary Craft Form JAPAN CRAFT DESIGN ASSOCIATION
2007
Exhibit at 「JAPAN STYLE 2007-design meets craft」 (Paris,MAISON&OBJET)
Exhibit at「 "Katachi“ exhibition 」(Frankfurt, Museum Angewandte Kunst)
Exhibit at CATHERINE MEMMI「Japanese artworks meet French contemporary furniture collection」(Tokyo,Cassina ixc.)
2008
Exhibit at “WA“ 「The Spirit of Harmony and Japanese Design Today」 (Paris,the Japan Cultural Institute)
Touring France, Hungary, Germany, Poland and South Korea
The jury members for Japan Craft Exhibition Competition
2009
Founded the cast iron workshop "Kukan Nakazo" (IWATE,Mizusawa)
2010
Exhibit at MARGARET HOWELL「Tea Area Launching」(Tokyo, Margaret Howell)
Exhibit at Shigeru Uchida "Modern Tea Ceremony Tools Exhibition“ (Tokyo, Le bain)
2014
Exhibit at 「MADE IN JAPAN Nanbu Tekki」(Tokyo, Panasonic Shiodome museum)
Introduced in the NHK BS premium "Beauty Pot“ TV program

 


[ Award history▼ ]

 

1998
Received DESIGN PLUS AWARDS (Germany Internationale Frankfurter Messe ʼ98Ambiente)
2003
Invited for Asahi Contemporary Craft Exhibition
Received the Excellence Award at the Japan Craft Exhibition
2004
Received Grand Prix Winner of Takaoka Craft Competition

 

Sold outKukan Chuzo / Cast Iron Teapot "Egg" (Medium) Greige Includes both Iron Lid and Wooden Lid (Itaya Kaede / Painted Maple)
Sold outKukan Chuzo / Cast Iron Teapot "Egg" (Small) Snow Includes both Iron Lid and Wooden Lid (Itaya Kaede / Painted Maple)
Only 1 AvailableKukan Chuzo / Cast Iron Teapot "Egg" (Small) Shirokane-iro (Platinum White) with Shima-zaiku Gen (Striped Handle) [In a Paulownia Wood Box]
Limited StockKukan Chuzo / Cast Iron Teapot "Egg" (Medium) Shirokane-iro (Platinum White) with Shima-zaiku Gen (Striped Handle) [In a Paulownia Wood Box]
Limited StockKukan Chuzo / Cast Iron Teapot "Moon" (Small) Shirokane-iro (Platinum White) with Shima-zaiku Gen (Striped Handle) [In a Paulownia Wood Box]
Only 1 Available25-10S 空間鋳造 鉄瓶 Nanbu 大 白金色
Sold out25-10S 空間鋳造 急須 A-Daiya Greige
Sold outKukan Chuzo / Iron Coaster Maru Black
Kukan Chuzo / Iron Coaster Kaku Black
Sold outKukan Chuzo / Egg Cast Iron Teapot S Black
Sold outKukan Chuzo / Egg Cast Iron Teapot M Black
Sold outKukan Chuzo / Egg Cast Iron Kettle L Black
Sold outKukan Chuzo / Egg Cast Iron Teapot S Black wooden lid
Sold outKukan Chuzo / Egg Cast Iron Teapot M Black wooden lid
Sold outKukan Chuzo /  Nanbu Cast Iron Teapot  Black wooden lid
Sold outKukan Chuzo /Sayu Cast Iron Kettle S
Sold outKukan Chuzo / Nanbu Cast Iron Kettle L
Sold outKukan Chuzo / Moon Cast Iron Teapot S Black
Sold outKukan Chuzo / Moon Cast Iron Kettle L Black
Kukan Chuzo / Iron Coaster Set 2pcs (platinum gold color)
Sold outKukan Chuzo / Iron Coaster Set 4pcs (platinum gold color)