Nousaku
In 1916, Nousaku was founded and began manufacturing Buddhist ritual objects, Japanese tea-ceremony utensils and flower vases made of brass and bronze in Takaoka City. The city has flourished since 1609 and built its reputation as the center of the copper industry in Japan over those 400 years.90% of copperware are casted in this city such as giant temple bells and bronze statues, and the copperware made in this city is called “Takaoka Doki” and it is assigned as a traditional craft in Japan.
Our history as “NOUSAKU” brand started in 2002 with the development of the first branded item, a brass bell which was designed by Katusji Nousaku, 4th generation of Nousaku.
The bell was released at a retailer but hardly sold because Japanese people did not use a bell in their home. One day, Katsuji was recommended by a sales staff to transform the bell into a wind chime, because Japanese people use a wind chime in Summer. After the transformation, the wind chime became a big hit, and this episode makes Katsuji decide to develop products fulfilling customer’s requests.
In 2003, Nousaku developed the world’s first 100% pure tin tableware, focusing on the special property of malleability by making use of cultivated technique and experience. A flexible tin basket “KAGO” is the masterpiece of Nousaku and got popularity both inside and outside Japan.
We now manufacture tableware made of 100% pure tin, interior objects, artwork, and medical instruments. As well as respecting and preserving the traditional technique and history, we seek to create products beyond predefined fields to expand the possibility of castings.
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Nousaku Chopstick Rests
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Nousaku Kobachi Bowl
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Nousaku Wind chime・Bell
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Nousaku Kago
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Nousaku Guinomi・Sakazuki
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Nousaku Tumbler・Cup
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Nousaku Chirori
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A gift for my wife’s birthday.
She loves it,
I couldn't be happier with this Kutani ware incense burner. The decoration is just beautiful. The store were very quick to process and ship my order - I'd happily buy from them again.
Long lead item but was perfect when received.
Super fast international shipping, extremely well packed and beautiful presentation. COMPLETELY WOWED!
Packaging was perfect and arrive safely. Amazing packaging and execution
it arrived elegantly wrapped and safely packed, the item itself is fabulous.
I was so pleased with the beautiful craftsmanship of this delicate bowl, and the way it came wrapped in a wooden box tied up in cloth. Exceptional experience.
As beautiful as it is on the photo! It feels one of a kind.
Very pleased with both the item and customer service experience. Beautifully packaged, fast delivery, great communication from seller.
The website, product, process and service have all been first-class.
Nice flower vase. Good product!
This is adorable! I need all the colors!
Once again, I just put them all around my home and enjoy them!
