Keep it long, treasure it long.

The kettle of Nanbu Ironware

The kettle named Komaru was designed by Rikucho Ogasawara, who was a designer of Nanbu Ironware. It is made of cast iron that has great durability and secret to make water tasty.

Nanbu Ironware that thrives for a long time

Nanbu Ironware has been manufactured for over 400 years in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. It has high durability and works excellently to keep heat for a long time. Based on these features, people have been made many kinds of cookware, such as teapots and hot pans.

Rikucho Ogasawara was a manufacturer and designer of Nanbu Ironware. He taught many artisans how to produce the ironware and made great contribution to the cast iron industry in Mizusawa city (currently Okusawa city), Iwate Prefecture. Over 60 years, Rikucho has made various kinds of Nanbu Ironware that work usefully in our daily lives based on the traditional skills. The simple and modern design of his products have been highly evaluated.

The kettle that makes water tasty

KOMARU, the kettle of Nanbu iron is perfect to boil water. Once you boil water, the kettle maintains its heat for a long time. Besides, the iron removes the smell of water and also helps you take iron. While the kettle needs maintenance regularly, it creates many merits that an electric kettle or kettles made of other materials do not have.

More than anything, the kettle has high durability that you can keep using it for many years. You would be attached to the product by having a long usage.

How to use the cast iron kettle

1. When you use the kettle for the first time, please boil water before usage.
2. When boiling water, be sure to use low heat.
3. After boiling water, please dry the kettle well. If water remains inside, it may cause rust.
4. As you use it, the inside color will turn brown.
5. Do not use a scrabbing sponge / brush or dish soap for care. Just wash well with water.
6. The heated iron bottle would be very hot. Do not touch with bare hands.
7. Although the kettle is durable, do not drop. It may be broken.