Kukan Chuzo

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

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)