Antique Showa Period Japanese Nanbu Tekki Iron Tea Kettle 2 Baskets & Storage Historically boro was primarily used

Historically boro was primarily used by rural

decorative carvings

Fitted with heavy

ironworkers and a lacquer worker using kiri (paulownia wood) favoured for its natural moisture - regulating and insect - repelling properties

Antique Showa Period Japanese Nanbu Tekki Iron Tea Kettle 2 Baskets & Storage Historically boro was primarily usedHere we have a traditional Japanese Nanbu Tekki (tetsubin) cast iron kettle, comes from the Iwate prefecture. Dating back to the Showa Period. This specific design, featuring a textured surface of small bumps is called Arare (hailstone) pattern. The Arare pattern isn't just a classic staple of Japanese metal work but it increases the kettles surface area, which helps to retain heat better than a smooth surface. Historically these kettles were used to