Tin Flower Vase - Ichijiku

This vase, produced entirely from tin, is named after its shape, ichijiku (fig). Nousaku is based in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture – an area well-known for its metal-casting industry producing items from copper, tin, bronze and brass. Each item undergoes a process of ‘sand casting’ in which molten metal is poured into a sand mould and is subsequently hand-finished, which means no two Nousaku items are completely identical. Vases made from tin are thought to offer flowers a longer lifespan thanks to the metal’s purifying, antibacterial properties and resistance to rust and decay. The vase offers a contrast of stark silver against the natural vividness of brightly coloured flowers.

Wash with a mild detergent using a soft sponge.

It is recommended to occasionally polish with baking soda to bring out the lustre.

Not dishwasher safe.

Size: H80 W55 D55mm

Material: Tin 100%

Chūbu

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.