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  • 100% Tin "Ideal" Tumbler, 150cc 100% Tin "Ideal" Tumbler, 150cc
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    100% Tin "Ideal" Tumbler, 150cc

    This high quality Tumbler is made of tin; the most expensive metal after gold and silver, which is extremely malleable. Although its appearance strongly resembles silver, it is not affected...
    ¥6,270
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  • 100% Tin, Long & Slim Every day Cup, 130cc 100% Tin, Long & Slim Every day Cup, 130cc
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    100% Tin, Long & Slim Every day Cup, 130cc

    These cups from NOUSAKU are well known for retaining beautiful, creamy and long lasting beer foam created by the slightly rough texture of the casting finish! Made of pure tin, they have a natural...
    ¥5,830
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  • 100% Tin Flower Bud Sake Cup "HANASHIBE" 100% Tin Flower Bud Sake Cup "HANASHIBE"
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    100% Tin Flower Bud Sake Cup "HANASHIBE"

    Shaped like a beautiful flower bud, this "HANASHIBE" cup is made of tin; the most expensive metal after gold and silver, which is extremely malleable. Although its appearance strongly resembles...
    ¥5,170
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  • 100% Tin Sake Cup "YOMOYAMA" 100% Tin Sake Cup "YOMOYAMA"
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    100% Tin Sake Cup "YOMOYAMA"

    This traditionally shaped "YOMOYAMA" is designed to be the ideal size for your "daily cup of sake"!  The cup is made of tin; the most expensive metal after gold and silver, which is...
    ¥4,730
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  • 100% Tin Foldable Basket KAGO "HONEYCOMB" 100% Tin Foldable Basket KAGO "HONEYCOMB"
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    100% Tin Foldable Basket KAGO "HONEYCOMB"

    The Honeykomb flexible basket is designed to be molded into different shapes. It is flat and can first be used as a table centerpiece. When required it can be shaped into a basket by just pulling the...
    ¥8,250
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  • NOUSAKU Wind Bell Sunflower NOUSAKU Wind Bell Sunflower
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    Wind Bell SUNFLOWER

    The theme of this NOUSAKU wind bell are sunflowers. These motif is underlined by the golden bell and the yellow wind catcher featuring flower petals. It has a nice refreshing sound and makes a...
    ¥4,840
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  • NOUSAKU Wind Bell Morning Glory NOUSAKU Wind Bell Morning Glory
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    Wind Bell MORNING GLORY

    This NOUSAKU wind chime has a cool and refreshing style with its silver colored bell and the blue paper string. It makes a refreshing beautiful sound and is a nice decoration for any room. < ...
    ¥4,840
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  • NOUSAKU Wind Bell Maruo Snowman NOUSAKU Wind Bell Maruo Snowman
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    Snowman Wind Bell MARUO

    This wind bell from NOUSAKU looks like a snowman and therefore does not only have a refreshing sound but appearance. It has a beautiful and long-lasting sound and makes an eye-catching decoration in...
    ¥6,270
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  • NOUSAKU Wind Bell MAMA NOUSAKU Wind Bell MAMA
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    Wind Bell MAMA

    The MAMA wind bell has been designed by Makoto Koizumi, who worked with NOUSAKU on various occasions. The MAMA wind chime is a perfect gift for mothers day and it also has a beautiful sound...
    ¥6,270
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  • NOUSAKU Wind Bell PAPA Wind Bell PAPA
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    Wind Bell PAPA

    The PAPA wind bell has been designed by Makoto Koizumi, who worked with NOUSAKU on various occasions. The PAPA wind chime is a perfect gift for fathers day and it also has a beautiful sound...
    ¥6,270
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  • NOUSAKU Wind Bell Bambina NOUSAKU Wind Bell Bambina
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    Wind Bell BAMBINA

    This NOUSAKU wind bell is called Bambina and has been designed by Italian designer Fabio Bortolani. It is a perfect combination of Japanese craft techniques and the joy of life often found in Italian...
    ¥4,620
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  • NOUSAKU Wind Bell Bambino NOUSAKU Wind Bell Bambino Lifestyle
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    Wind Bell BAMBINO

    This NOUSAKU wind bell is called Bambino and has been designed by Italian designer Fabio Bortolani. It is a perfect combination of Japanese craft techniques and the joy of life often found in Italian...
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NOUSAKU crafts unique items through traditional knowledge and exceptional craftsmanship. Their items are celebrated all over the world. 

Takaoka city has become the center of copper industry in Japan over 400 years. Here, in 1916 Nousaku began manufacturing Buddhist ritual objects, Japanese tea sets and vases made of brass and bronze.

One recent innovation of NOUSAKU is the development of the world's first tableware made of 100% tin. This "flexible ware" series allows the user to flexibly bend the plates and bowls again and again without breaking or weakening the material. Sake cups made of pure tin are also said to reduce acidity, enhancing the flavor of sake. 

NOUSAKU's goal is to preserve and pass on the traditions that have been cultivated over many years, but also pursue designs that make the most of technologies and materials.  

NOUSAKU Materials

Tin

Tin is the most expensive metal after gold and silver. It has excellent antibacterial and ionic effects, such as preventing water corrosion and mellowing the flavour of sake, and has long been used as a material for tea and sake vessels. 100% tin is very soft and, depending on its shape, can easily be bent by hand. The KAGO series of bendable tinware, as well as a wide range of tableware and vases, make use of these characteristics to add colour to a variety of scenes in daily life.

Brass

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. It has a long history dating back to around 1,000 BC and was used as currency in the Roman Empire. Today, the most familiar brass products are architectural hardware, Buddhist altar items and musical instruments, thanks to their clear tones. At Nosaku, all brass products are made by hand by experienced craftsmen, and have a variety of different looks depending on the finish.

Bronze

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin. It has a very long history and was already in use in Mesopotamia around 2 000 BC. It was introduced to Japan in Kyushu around 300 BC, along with iron and rice cultivation, and was used for bronze mirrors and bronze bells because of its excellent corrosion resistance. The Great Buddha in Nara and the Peace Statue in Nagasaki were also cast in bronze. Nosaku makes the most of its properties and uses it as a material for its moss bonsai series, objects and custom-built architectural hardware.