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%

Kyūshū and Okinawa

This is Japan’s south-west region including the island of Kyūshū and the sub-tropical island chain of Okinawa. Kyūshū was an early centre of Japanese civilization, and offers many historic treasures, modern cities and volcanic natural beauty. It is home to the ports of Kagoshima, Nagasaki and Fukuoka, the porcelain manufacturing centre in Arita and the Tanegashima Space Center launch site.