Suzugami Tin Incense Holder

An expertly crafted tin incense holder that can be moulded into a desired shape, handmade in Toyama Prefecture.

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Crafted in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, this incense holder is a product of skilled metal craftspeople who specialize in hand-hammering techniques to create orin (Buddhist bells). Crafted from a single sheet of tin, the metalworkers demonstrate the exceptional malleability of tin by forming a thin sheet that can be repeatedly bent, folded, and flattened without breaking. Each piece is stretched by rolling and is hammered rhythmically to produce surface patterns that also enhance durability. The incense holder can be moulded to form a desired shape.

Tin will change colour over time, it can be polished with commercially available metal polish, toothpaste, or baking soda to regain its original shine.
Although resilient and flexible, excessive bending in one place will cause fatigue and cracks.

Size: L13xW3cm

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Chūbu
Region

Chūbu

中部

The central Chūbu region is predominantly mountainous, home to the rugged Japan Alps with coasts on both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. The region's history has been shaped by its strategic position between the great cities of Kyoto and Tokyo with Nagoya at its heart. Niigata lies to the north while Mt Fuji can be found in the south in Shizuoka Prefecture.

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Shimatani Syouryu Koubou
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Shimatani Syouryu Koubou

シマタニ昇龍工房

Since 1909, the Shimantani Syouryu workshop in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture has specialized in crafting orin, bells and gongs that are used in Buddhist temples. There are only a handful of orin artisans remaining in Japan, three of whom work in this workshop, using a specific hammering technique to shape and tune orin. The Syouryu brand was created in order to use this technique to create everyday items that represent Takaoka City and express the skill of its metalworking artisans.

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