I am a Tetu Cast Iron Kettle. I'm up to my neck in hot water.
Curator's Notes
This is the second iteration of Makoto Koizumi's award-winning cast iron kettle. Here, Koizumi-san has made adjustments to his original design to improve its functionality. An easy-to-hold round wood knob makes it convenient to lift the lid when hot, and the lid's new circular shape allows it to hang off the edge of the opening. I love when designers continually seek to improve their designs! It shows that their focus is on the human who uses their work - an attribute that Koizumi-san certainly possesses. Each of his designs is thoughtfully, carefully designed for a beautiful user experience.
Cast Iron Kettle was curated by Stevenson Aung
Designer/Maker
Maker: Tetu
Designer: Makoto Koizumi
Specifications
Dimensions: 6.5” (w) x 6.5” (l) x 5.9” (h) or 165mm (w) x 165mm (l) x 150mm (h)
Weight: 6.61 lbs or 3 kg
Volume: 1.0 L or 33.8 fl oz
Materials: Nambu Cast Iron, walnut wood
Details
- Made in Japan
- Made from Nambu Cast Iron in the Iwate Prefecture
- Walnut wood knob
- Each kettle undergoes a firing process to allow oxidization to its iron surface, thereby creating a thin film layer with anti-rust effects
- Cast iron handle folds down for easy storage
- Wood handle can rest along the ledge of the top opening
- Suitable for daily use
