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Iwachu, located in Morioka, is one of the finest
manufacturers of modern Nanbu ironware, with a company
history of over 100 years. Today, craftsmen at Iwachu pay
respect to this tradition by infusing each Iwachu product
with precision handcraftsmanship throughout the
manufacturing process. Iwachu’s tetsubin
(iron tea pots), and cookware have earned a well deserved
worldwide reputation for their superior quality, beauty, and
lasting durability.
Kotobuki Trading is proud to be the exclusive importer and
distributor of Iwachu products in the United States. |
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| Iron Tetsubin and Cookware Production at Iwachu. |
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| The production process of making Tetsubin usually consists of 64 to 68 steps. At Iwachu, most of this process is still done by hand and quality is strictly maintained and controlled by a master craftsman known as a “Kamashi”. It requires at least 15 years to become a full-fledged craftsman and 30-40 years to become a “Kamashi”. |
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