Water or tea kettle, handcrafted by Seikado in Kyoto. Silver-coated on the inside, smoked polish on the outside. Outstanding artsmanswork, can be used over gas, petrol or charcoal fire. Does not tarnish. This jug was made by the old, now retired master craftsman and already has a patina that has developed over the years.

Brazen water or tea kettle, art handicraft from Kyoto. Silver-coated on the inside, silvery on the outside through a special procedure. Outstanding artsmanswork, can be used on gas, petrol or charcoal fire. Does not tarnish.

Water or tea kettle, completely handcrafted by Seikado in Kyoto. The pattern, here a cedar pattern (Japanese sugime), is created with hammer blows (Tsuchime in Japanese). It is made of brass, silver-plated on the inside, smoked and polished on the outside. The handle is wrapped in wisteria rattan. Can be used on conventional stoves (not suitable for induction) as well as on gas, petrol or charcoal fires. Does not tarnish. The simple shape is restrained and harmonised, the pot itself is surprisingly light. A first-class piece of Japanese craftsmanship.

Water or tea kettle, completely handcrafted by Seikado in Kyoto. The pattern, here a circular pattern (Marutsuchime in Japanese), is created with hammer blows (Tsuchime in Japanese). It is made of brass, silver-plated on the inside, smoked and polished on the outside. The handle is wrapped in wisteria rattan. Can be used on conventional stoves (not suitable for induction) as well as on gas, petrol or charcoal fires. Does not tarnish. The simple shape is restrained and harmonised, the pot itself is surprisingly light. A first-class piece of Japanese craftsmanship.

Artisan teapot, made entirely by hand by Seikado in Kyoto. It is made of pure pewter. Pattern created with hammer blows (Japanese Tsuchime). A first-class piece of Japanese craftsmanship. The knob on the lid is made of jade. The handle is wrapped in wisteria rattan. The shape is based on one of the most famous forms of the Chinese Yixing teapot canon. Named after Xishi (Seishi in Japanese), a famous woman who is said to have lived in the 5th century BCE and was revered for her great beauty.

A spoon for measuring tea made of cherry-wood.

Beautifully handcrafted caddy, that will alter its colour as it ages. Made by Kaikado in Kyoto. Ideal for daily use. Protect from wetness (i.e. do not store in the fridge).

http://www.kaikado.jp/

Beautifully handcrafted caddy, that will alter its colour as it ages. Made by Kaikado in Kyoto. Ideal for daily use. Protect from wetness (i.e. do not store in the fridge).

http://www.kaikado.jp/

Beautifully handcrafted caddy, that will alter its colour as it ages. Made by Kaikado in Kyoto. Ideal for daily use. Protect from wetness (i.e. do not store in the fridge).

http://www.kaikado.jp/

Handcrafted brass tea spoon.

http://www.kaikado.jp/

Beautifully handcrafted caddy, that will alter its colour as it ages. Made by Kaikado in Kyoto. Ideal for daily use. Protect from wetness (i.e. do not store in the fridge).

http://www.kaikado.jp/

Beautifully handcrafted caddy, that will alter its colour as it ages. Made by Kaikado in Kyoto. Ideal for daily use. Protect from wetness (i.e. do not store in the fridge).

http://www.kaikado.jp/

Caddy made of birch bark, round with a second lid inside (8.2x9cm).

Contains about 100 grams.

Caddy made of cherry bark, round with a second lid inside (8.2x9cm).

Contains about 100 grams.

A very beautiful handcrafted tablet form Japan. The shape is rather classical and it has been completed with a traditional smooth Urushi laquer. Urushi is a natural laquer that has been used for generations. It is appreciated for its beautiful colour and its increasing resistance.

Designed by Simon Kämpfer.

A very beautiful handcrafted tablet form Japan. The shape is rather classical and it has been completed with a traditional rough Urushi laquer. Urushi is a natural laquer that has been used for generations. It is appreciated for its beautiful colour and its increasing resistance.

Designed by Simon Kämpfer.

A very beautiful handcrafted tablet form Japan. The shape is rather classical and it has been completed with a traditional smooth Urushi laquer. Urushi is a natural laquer that has been used for generations. It is appreciated for its beautiful colour and its increasing resistance.

Designed by Simon Kämpfer.

A very beautiful handcrafted tablet form Japan. The shape is rather classical and it has been completed with a traditional rough Urushi laquer. Urushi is a natural laquer that has been used for generations. It is appreciated for its beautiful colour and its increasing resistance.

Designed by Simon Kämpfer.