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Nambu Ironware

Iconic cast-iron kettles and teapots from Iwate Prefecture, beloved worldwide for superior heat retention and mineral-enriching properties. A symbol of Japanese craftsmanship.

Japanese Name南部鉄器
CategoryMetalwork
PrefectureIwate Prefecture (岩手県)
Region盛岡市、奥州市 (盛岡市、奥州市)
Main Products茶釜、鉄瓶(てつびん)、花器
DesignatedFebruary 17, 1975