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Sakaimachi 101 (堺町101) is where Kungyokudo's main Kyoto shop has stood for centuries, a narrow frontage on a narrow street, the kind of place you walk past before realising what it is. This incense is named for that location and carries something of its character: tradition expressed with quiet confidence rather than ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKungyokudo (薫玉堂) was founded in 1594 near Nishi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto and is often cited as Japan's oldest continuing incense shop. Over four centuries, the house has refined its blending methods using natural woods and aromatics, producing incense with a restrained, precise character that reflects Kyoto's aesthetic sensibility. Sakaimachi 101 uses natural woods and aromatics to produce a refined aroma with minimal smoke, the kind of scent that works as well in a modern flat as it does in a traditional interior. 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It remains one of the most famous flower-viewing gatherings in Japanese history. This incense takes its name and its feeling from that occasion: not the drama of full bloom, but the quieter pleasure of petals and soft air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scent is gentle and true to the flower, balancing sweetness with a soft floral note that stops well short of perfume. Kungyokudo (薫玉堂) was founded in 1594 near Nishi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto and is often cited as Japan's oldest continuing incense shop. Over four centuries, the house has refined its blending methods using natural woods and aromatics, producing incense with a restrained, precise character that reflects Kyoto's aesthetic sensibility. The slender sticks burn with modest smoke, suited to smaller rooms or any space where the fragrance should suggest rather than fill. 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Fuji incense holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Mino-yaki ceramic (美濃焼), Gifu, Japan's largest ceramic region with 1,300 years of tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Wada Kazufumi, fourth-generation head of Craft Keizan; 2020 Traditional Culture Succession Merit Award recipient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Each piece hand-glazed; colour, form and surface vary naturally\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight an incense cone, and the smoke rises from the peak. It takes a moment to notice, and then you smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis incense holder is shaped as a miniature Mt. Fuji, made in Mino-yaki (美濃焼) ceramic by Craft Keizan in Gifu Prefecture. Mino is Japan's largest ceramic-producing region, responsible for roughly half of all tableware made in the country, with a continuous craft history stretching back over 1,300 years. Within that tradition, Wada Kazufumi works as the fourth-generation head of Craft Keizan, a ceramicist whose work has been recognised at national exhibition level and who received the Prefectural Traditional Culture Succession Merit Award in 2020 for his role in keeping Mino's craft alive. Each Fuji is hand-formed and glazed individually; the turquoise and sky tones pool and settle differently on every piece, so no two mountains look quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical enough to use every day. The kind of thing guests notice on the shelf and ask about.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Keizan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928492339543,"sku":"INH-CER-MIN-OTS-002-","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04838.jpg?v=1777215289"},{"product_id":"chushin-kobo-origami-incense-plate","title":"\"Origami\" incense holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Cast iron, Yamagata imono (山形鋳物), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Hisanori Masuda of Chushin Kobo; sole craftsman, founded 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 8.5cm square; suited to shorter incense sticks; develops patina with use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron folded like paper. It is a simple idea, and the execution is exact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Origami incense holder by Chūshin Kōbō (鋳心ノ工房) is cast from iron into two sharp, angled planes that meet at a central ridge, mimicking the crease of a single folded sheet. The form reads differently from every angle: straight on it is almost flat; from the side it reveals its geometry. Made by Hisanori Masuda, founder and sole craftsman of the Yamagata studio, the piece is cast using the Yamagata imono (山形鋳物) tradition, a METI-designated craft, and hand-finished until the surfaces are smooth and the edges precise. A small hole or groove holds the incense stick at a gentle angle whilst the weight of the iron keeps the whole thing perfectly still. The surface develops a quiet patina with use, darkening gradually over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8.5cm square, it is compact enough to sit anywhere. The kind of object that earns a second look.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Incense sticks shown in photo are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chushin Kobo 鋳心ノ工房","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928674496855,"sku":"INH-MET-CHU-001-","price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04780.jpg?v=1777187868"},{"product_id":"chushin-kobo-bamboo-leaf-boat-incense-holder","title":"\"Bamboo Leaf Boat\" incense holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Cast iron with urushi lacquer finish, Yamagata imono (山形鋳物), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Hisanori Masuda of Chushin Kobo; sole craftsman, founded 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 26cm long; raised prow and stern catch falling ash; suited to both incense sticks and cones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long, shallow iron tray with a slightly raised prow and stern, resting flat on the table. The form is taken from a bamboo leaf floating on still water, and once you know that, it is hard to unsee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Hisanori Masuda of Chūshin Kōbō (鋳心ノ工房) in Yamagata Prefecture, this incense holder is cast in iron using the Yamagata imono (山形鋳物) tradition, a METI-designated craft, then finished with urushi lacquer that adds a subtle sheen and protects the surface over time. A small groove near one end holds the incense stick at a natural angle; the weight of the cast iron keeps everything perfectly still whilst the smoke drifts upwards. It has a genuine presence on a shelf or table, more like a considered object than a functional accessory. The raised tips catch falling ash neatly so nothing reaches the surface beneath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Incense sticks shown in the photos are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chushin Kobo 鋳心ノ工房","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":52928674857303,"sku":"INH-MET-CHU-002-S","price":44.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":52928674824535,"sku":"INH-MET-CHU-002-L","price":73.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04786-2.jpg?v=1777187510"},{"product_id":"chushin-kobo-smart-design-incense-holder","title":"Smart design incense holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Cast iron, Yamagata imono (山形鋳物), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Hisanori Masuda of Chushin Kobo; sole craftsman, founded 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Lid holds incense stick whilst burning; ash falls into sealed lower chamber, keeping stored sticks clean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost incense holders solve one problem. This one solves two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Smart Design holder by Chūshin Kōbō (鋳心ノ工房) is a cast iron box whose lid does double duty: a narrow slit holds a burning incense stick upright at the correct angle, whilst ash falls through into a sealed lower chamber next to the stored sticks, keeping them clean and undisturbed. When the stick is finished, replace the lid and the box returns to being storage. The surface pattern is inspired by the hane-ochi (feather-drop) technique historically used on Japanese tea ceremony iron kettles, applied here by hand to create a texture that catches the light differently depending on the angle. Made by Hisanori Masuda, founder and sole craftsman of Chūshin Kōbō in Yamagata, each piece is cast in the Yamagata imono (山形鋳物) tradition, a METI-designated craft, then finished with a thin coat of lacquer that prevents rust and gives the surface a quiet, dark sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kind of object that rewards a closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Incense sticks shown in the photos are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chushin Kobo 鋳心ノ工房","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":52928675184983,"sku":"INH-MET-CHU-003-S","price":67.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":52928675152215,"sku":"INH-MET-CHU-003-L","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04795.jpg?v=1777188235"},{"product_id":"chushin-kobo-tea-incense-furnace-three-way-plate","title":"Tea incense furnace - three-way plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Cast iron, Yamagata imono (山形鋳物), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Hisanori Masuda of Chushin Kobo; sole craftsman, founded 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Three-way plate system: use with loose tea leaves, incense blends, or cones over a small candle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a burner that asks you to slow down and choose. Tea leaves for a quiet morning. An incense blend for an evening with somewhere to be. A cone for when you want the fragrance to build slowly in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea incense furnace is made by Hisanori Masuda of Chūshin Kōbō (鋳心ノ工房) in Yamagata Prefecture. Masuda is both founder and sole craftsman of the studio, which means every piece passes through one pair of hands from start to finish. Yamagata imono (山形鋳物) is a METI-designated traditional craft with roots in the Heian period; Masuda works within that tradition whilst designing for how people actually live today. The three-way plate system is the piece's defining feature: a shallow iron body holds a small candle, above which a removable perforated plate gently warms whatever is placed on it without burning it directly. Swap the plate configuration to suit the format you prefer. The heavy cast iron retains heat steadily and keeps the scent stable, whilst the compact, cauldron-like form sits naturally on a table or windowsill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne candle is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chushin Kobo 鋳心ノ工房","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928676495703,"sku":"INH-MET-CHU-004-","price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04800-2.jpg?v=1777186705"},{"product_id":"nousaku-solid-brass-round-incense-holder","title":"Solid brass round incense holder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Solid brass, Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft, Toyama Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Nousaku, founded 1916, fourth-generation foundry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- 7.7cm diameter, 0.8cm deep; holds one incense stick upright\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single brass circle. A small hole at its centre. Nothing else. The Nousaku incense holder asks very little of the shelf and gives back a warm, quiet presence that only improves with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNousaku (能作) has been casting in Takaoka, Toyama, since 1916. Takaoka's metalworking tradition dates to 1609, when the Maeda clan invited craftsmen to develop the castle town; the city now produces around 90% of Japan's copperware. Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器) is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft, and Nousaku's fourth-generation foundry works within that tradition whilst designing objects for contemporary homes. This holder is cast in solid brass, which means the weight is satisfying in the hand and the surface develops a gentle patina with use, shifting from bright gold to a deeper, warmer tone over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall enough to sit anywhere. The kind of object that looks deliberate on a shelf rather than accumulated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Incense sticks shown in the photos are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nousaku 能作","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928676659543,"sku":"INH-MET-NOU-001-GLD","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03414.jpg?v=1774952837"},{"product_id":"flower-pin-moon-1","title":"Crescent Moon incense or flower Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Hand-forged darkened steel by Makoto Kawakami, independent metal artist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Boat-shaped tray with raised tips; holds one incense stick, ash collects below\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Each piece unique; colour shifts and hammer marks vary with every firing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of this incense holder tells you how it was made. Silvery flashes catch the light where the hammer struck; heat-tint blues pool in the hollows where fire touched the steel. No two pieces look the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by metal artist Makoto Kawakami (河上真琴), each holder is forged and hammered by hand into a long, shallow tray with gently raised tips, suggesting a crescent moon or a leaf curled at its edges. A central rod holds one incense stick upright whilst ash falls neatly into the dish below. The darkened steel is not painted or coated; the colour comes entirely from heat and hammer work, which means the piece carries a quiet record of its own making. At 17cm long it has a considered presence on the shelf, substantial without being showy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWabi-sabi (侘び寂び) is the Japanese understanding that imperfection and impermanence are not flaws to overcome but qualities to appreciate. This piece is a good example of that idea made physical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Incense sticks shown in the photos are not included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Makoto Kawakami 河上真琴","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928679149911,"sku":"INH-MET-MKK-001-","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03322-2_0741ab72-c494-4423-a10f-1e50975b219c.jpg?v=1774536894"},{"product_id":"bizen-ware-vase-by-hirokazu-shibaoka","title":"Bizen ware vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Bizen-yaki (備前焼), Ibe, Bizen City, Okayama; one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Shibaoka Hirokazu (柴岡宏和) of Shusen Kiln (秀泉窯); Bizen Potters Association member\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Wood-fired 10 to 14 days; no glaze applied; develops a soft sheen with handling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no glaze on this vase. The surface you see is the clay itself, transformed by ten to fourteen days of wood firing at temperatures that cause natural ash to settle and melt onto the body, leaving markings that could not be planned or repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBizen-yaki (備前焼) from Ibe, Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, a tradition reaching back over a thousand years. It is the only major Japanese ceramic tradition that fires without glaze, relying entirely on the clay body, the flame path and the wood ash to create the surface. The result is a vocabulary of effects: hidasuki (火襷) red flash marks from rice straw, goma (胡麻) sesame-like ash spots, and bidoro (ビードロ) natural glassy pooling from melted ash. This vase is made by Shibaoka Hirokazu (柴岡宏和) of Shusen Kiln (秀泉窯) in Ibe, the historic pottery district at the heart of Bizen production. Born in 1977 as the son of a Bizen ceramicist, Shibaoka trained at the Okayama Prefectural Bizen Ceramics Training Centre and has been selected for national exhibitions including the Nihon Kogei-kai Chugoku branch, receiving the Sanyo Shimbun Award. The slightly asymmetric form with a gently flared mouth suits ikebana or single branches. The unglazed surface gradually develops a soft sheen with handling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hirokazu Shibaoka 柴岡宏和","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928682688855,"sku":"VSE-CER-BIZ-OEX-001-","price":103.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC05017.jpg?v=1778167729"},{"product_id":"kutani-hakuho-flower-vase","title":"Kutani Hakuho flower vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Kutani-yaki (九谷焼), Nomi City, Ishikawa; by Hakuho Kiln (博峰窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Yusai (釉彩) glaze: layered translucent colour with a softly luminous depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Upright form with narrow opening; available in Medium (19cm tall) and Large (25cm tall)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome vases earn their place on a shelf by what they hold. This one earns it by what it does with light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani-yaki (九谷焼) was first produced in the city of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the mid-17th century and is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. It is known for vivid overglaze enamel colours, gold accents and pictorial surfaces whose detail and richness are difficult to achieve in any other ceramic tradition. This vase is made by Hakuho Kiln (博峰窯) in Nomi City, Ishikawa, at the centre of the Kutani-yaki region. The defining technique is Yusai (釉彩), a glaze method that builds translucent colour in layers, producing a depth and luminosity that catches the light differently depending on the angle. The upright form with a narrow opening is suited to ikebana-style arrangements where single stems or a small number of branches are the point; it is equally refined when left empty on a shelf. The high-temperature firing locks the layers of translucent colour into a surface that is smooth to the touch but visually complex. Available in Medium and Large.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":52928682983767,"sku":"VSE-CER-KUT-NAG-001-M","price":98.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":52928682950999,"sku":"VSE-CER-KUT-NAG-001-L","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04933.jpg?v=1777818084"},{"product_id":"blue-kutani-vase-2cranes-silver-leaf-glazed","title":"Blue Kutani vase with double cranes and silver leaf glazed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Kutani-yaki (九谷焼), Ishikawa Prefecture, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Twin cranes (双鶴) amid pines and clouds; symbols of longevity and marital harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Deep blue ground with silver overglaze; 17.5cm wide, 16.5cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crane in Japan carries one of the clearest symbolic meanings in the decorative arts: longevity, good fortune and marital harmony. Two cranes together double that meaning. Here they move through pine branches and clouds on a deep blue ground, the silver overglaze catching the light like moonlight on water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani-yaki (九谷焼) was first produced in the city of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the mid-17th century and is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. It is known for vivid overglaze enamel colours, gold accents and pictorial surfaces whose detail and richness are difficult to achieve in any other ceramic tradition. This vase uses a deep blue as the primary ground, with twin cranes (双鶴) painted in overglaze enamel and finished with a metallic overglaze accent. The rounded form with a flared mouth suits ikebana arrangements or fresh flowers, and is equally considered when left empty. The pictorial surface and auspicious symbolism make it a natural gift for a wedding, anniversary or significant celebration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928683311447,"sku":"VSE-CER-KUT-NAG-002-","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04946.jpg?v=1777819163"},{"product_id":"shigaraki-ware-seiran-jade-vase","title":"Shigaraki ware \"Seiran\" jade vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Shigaraki-yaki (信楽焼), Shiga Prefecture, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Hechimon (へちもん), brand of Marui Seito Co., Ltd.; each vessel made with playfulness and sincerity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Seiran (晴嵐) blue-green layered glaze; use a mat underneath; no detergent in vase water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHechimon (へちもん) is an old Shigaraki craftsman's word for something eccentric, something with its own unusual character. The brand's philosophy runs deeper than the name: each vessel is described as closer in feeling to a harvest than a factory product, made by those who understand the importance of non-uniformity, filled with playfulness and sincerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHechimon is the brand of Marui Seito Co., Ltd. (丸伊製陶株式会社), working within the Shigaraki-yaki (信楽焼) tradition of Shiga Prefecture, one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. Shigaraki stoneware has a rough clay body with feldspar stone inclusions and an earthy, tactile character. The Seiran (晴嵐, mountain mist in clear weather) vase is finished in a layered blue-green glaze that pools and thins across the rounded form, revealing the warm clay beneath in places. Natural pinholes, drips and gradations mean no two vases are exactly alike. The generous mouth and stable foot suit bold flower arrangements or branches. The interior has a water-leak prevention treatment; use a protective mat underneath as the rough base may scratch surfaces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marui Seito 丸伊製陶","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928683868503,"sku":"VSE-CER-SHI-HEC-001-","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04619.jpg?v=1776602923"},{"product_id":"tsugaru-vidro-adelia-glass-flower-vase","title":"Adelia glass flower vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tsugaruvidro (津軽びいどろ) hand-blown soda glass, Aomori Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Nihon no Iro Fukei (にほんの色 ふうけい) series; each colour captures a Japanese landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Palm-sized rounded form; blue is ajisai (hydrangea), orange is a seasonal landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach colourway in this series is a Japanese landscape. Not an abstraction of one, a specific scene, in specific colours, from a specific season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Tsugaruvidro (津軽びいどろ) in Aomori Prefecture, the Nihon no Iro Fukei (にほんの色 ふうけい, Colours of Japan, Scenery) series renders Japanese seasonal scenes in hand-blown layered glass. Each piece is mouth-blown individually; the colour gradations and subtle variation between pieces are the mark of hand production. \u003cstrong\u003eThe blue colourway depicts ajisai (紫陽花), hydrangeas blooming on a rain-washed lane. The orange colourway captures a different seasonal scene from the same series.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rounded, plump form is palm-sized and sits comfortably on a desk, shelf or windowsill. It includes a small landscape card depicting the scene each colourway represents, making it well suited to giving as a gift. For one or two stems placed simply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsugaruvidro 津軽びいどろ","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52928684327255,"sku":"VSE-GLS-TGR-001-BLU","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":52928684360023,"sku":"VSE-GLS-TGR-001-ORA","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04808.jpg?v=1777221429"},{"product_id":"tsugaru-vidro-adelia-glass-hydrangea-flower-vase","title":"Adelia glass Hydrangea flower vase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tsugaruvidro (津軽びいどろ) free-blown soda glass, Aomori Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Inspired by hydrangeas at Tappi Misaki; three-layer construction with gold leaf inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Narrowing neck; suits single stems or small clusters; 11cm wide, 18cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Tappi Misaki, the northernmost cape of Honshu, hydrangeas bloom later than anywhere else in Japan. July, not June. The harsh coastal environment gives them a particular vigour, and the blues are deep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Tsugaruvidro (津軽びいどろ) in Aomori Prefecture using chu-buki (宙吹き), free-blowing without a mould, a technique stretching back to the first century BC. The craftsman blows and shapes each piece by hand, controlling colour distribution through the blowing process itself. The construction uses three layers: white coloured glass as the base, blue coloured glass and gold leaf applied on top, then a textured transparent outer layer over all of it. The gold leaf represents the shimmer of waves and the brightness of a Tsugaru summer. The depth of colour that results shifts as the light moves across the surface, so the vase reads differently through the day. The form narrows toward the top, holding stems upright or gathering a small cluster without them splaying. At 11cm wide and 18cm tall it has a substantial, grounded presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsugaruvidro 津軽びいどろ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928684786007,"sku":"VSE-GLS-TGR-002-","price":168.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04803.jpg?v=1777220978"},{"product_id":"cup-tumbler-edo-cat-wind-chime","title":"Edo-cat wind chime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Hand-blown thin glass; high, clear tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Painted with ukiyo-e cat motifs by Kuniyoshi Utagawa (歌川国芳), late Edo period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Each one hand-painted and unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuniyoshi Utagawa (歌川国芳, 1797-1861) was one of the great masters of the ukiyo-e woodblock print tradition, and was famously devoted to cats. He kept dozens of them in his studio, and his cat prints, charming, humorous and technically masterful, are among the most recognisable images of the Edo period. The cats he painted doing very human things have delighted people for nearly two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis glass wind chime carries those prints onto hand-blown thin glass. The chime body is blown fine enough to produce a high, clear tone; the ukiyo-e cat designs are applied by hand after blowing, which means each piece has its own slight variation in the painting. The combination of the delicate glass, the historical image and the clear note in the air makes for a piece that earns a smile from everyone who sees it. A witty, culturally grounded object that does not take itself too seriously.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ishizuka Glass 石塚硝子","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928685211991,"sku":"WCB-GLS-ADE-001-","price":52.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04876_613dee69-ad47-4f9c-a951-6a6fd406b4fb.jpg?v=1777234037"},{"product_id":"tsugaru-vidro-adelia-wind-chime","title":"Adelia wind chime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tsugaruvidro (津軽びいどろ) hand-blown soda glass, Aomori Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Inspired by Aomori's natural landscape; soft bubbles and colour gradations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Available in blue (ocean) and pink (cherry blossom); 8.4cm wide, 7.6cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass wind chimes have a particular sound: lighter and more liquid than metal, a tone that suggests water rather than a bell. The Adelia has that quality and adds colour to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Tsugaruvidro (津軽びいどろ) in Aomori Prefecture, a glass craft that draws on the colours of the local sea, sky and seasons. Each piece is mouth-blown by hand; the soft bubbles and colour gradations within the glass are the mark of individual making. The Adelia chime is made in soda glass, mouth-blown with soft bubbles and colour gradations built into the body. The blue colourway draws on the colours of the Tsugaru Strait and Aomori's northern sea; the pink on the cherry blossoms of spring. Each chime has its own slight variation in bubble distribution and colour depth. A striker and paper strip (tanzaku) are included; hang it near an open window and let the seasonal breeze do the rest. Bring indoors in heavy rain or winter months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsugaruvidro 津軽びいどろ","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52928685408599,"sku":"WCB-GLS-TGR-001-DBL","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":52928685441367,"sku":"WCB-GLS-TGR-001-PNK","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04883.jpg?v=1777219020"},{"product_id":"nousaku-tsubomi-wind-chime","title":"\"Tsubomi\" brass wind chime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft, Toyama Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Nousaku (能作), founded 1916; sand cast and hand-finished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tsubomi (蕾, bud) petal form; clear, pure tone; 3.2cm wide, 4.4cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tsubomi is the smallest of the Nousaku wind chimes and the most delicate. Tsubomi (蕾) means bud, and the petal form earns the name: tight, precise, poised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Nousaku (能作) in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, founded in 1916. Takaoka's metalworking tradition dates to 1609, when the Maeda clan invited craftsmen to develop the castle town; the city now produces around 90% of Japan's copperware. Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器) is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. Each piece is sand cast and hand-finished. The Tsubomi is sand cast in brass and shaped like a flower bud, the petals held just before opening. The compact form produces a clear, pure tone that is bright without being sharp: the note Nousaku's resonance-tuning skills, once reserved for temple bells, now bring to the home. At 3.2cm wide and 4.4cm tall it is small enough to hang in almost any space. Available in gold and silver. The kind of object that fills a room with a sound larger than its size suggests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nousaku 能作","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":52928685670743,"sku":"WCB-MET-NOU-001-SIL","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":52928685637975,"sku":"WCB-MET-NOU-001-GLD","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03437-2.jpg?v=1774992461"},{"product_id":"nousaku-onion-brass-wind-chime","title":"\"Onion\" brass wind chime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft, Toyama Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Nousaku (能作), founded 1916; sand cast and hand-finished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Onion (玉ねぎ) silhouette; warm, layered tone; 5cm wide, 12.8cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn onion, in brass, that rings when the breeze touches it. There is a particular kind of wit in Japanese craft that takes an everyday object completely seriously and produces something genuinely beautiful from it. This is that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Nousaku (能作) in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, founded in 1916. Takaoka's metalworking tradition dates to 1609, when the Maeda clan invited craftsmen to develop the castle town; the city now produces around 90% of Japan's copperware. Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器) is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. Each piece is sand cast and hand-finished. The Onion (玉ねぎ) wind chime captures the layered, rounded silhouette of the vegetable in sand-cast brass, hand-finished to smooth curves and precise weight. The form produces a warm, resonant tone with more body than the flat disc of the UFO: the layered shape seems to hold the sound for a moment before releasing it. Available in black and gold; the black finish gives the piece a striking graphic quality, whilst the gold sits closer to traditional furin aesthetics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nousaku 能作","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52928685834583,"sku":"WCB-MET-NOU-002-BLK","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":52928685867351,"sku":"WCB-MET-NOU-002-GLD","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03425.jpg?v=1774953915"},{"product_id":"nosaku-ufo-brass-wind-chime","title":"\"UFO\" brass wind chime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft, Toyama Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Nousaku (能作), founded 1916; sand cast and hand-polished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Disc-shaped; bright, expansive tone; available in gold and silver; 6.8cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name is the description. A flat, disc-shaped brass bell that looks exactly like what it is called, and sounds entirely unlike anything you would expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Nousaku (能作) in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, founded in 1916. Takaoka's metalworking tradition dates to 1609, when the Maeda clan invited craftsmen to develop the castle town; the city now produces around 90% of Japan's copperware. Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器) is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. Each piece is sand cast and hand-finished. The UFO wind chime takes the conventions of the traditional Japanese furin (風鈴) and starts again from a different shape. Where a traditional bell narrows to a point, the disc form produces a bright, expansive tone that spreads outward rather than fading in one direction. Sand cast in brass and hand-polished to a crisp finish, the UFO sits somewhere between a serious craft object and something that makes guests ask questions. Available in gold and silver. Hang it in a window, near a door, or anywhere a clear note in the air is welcome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nousaku 能作","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":52928686063959,"sku":"WCB-MET-NOU-003-GLD","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":52928686096727,"sku":"WCB-MET-NOU-003-SIL","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03432-2.jpg?v=1774954253"},{"product_id":"yamaguchi-kyujo-kotori-bell","title":"\"Kotori\" table bell","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Cast brass orin bell, Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Yamaguchi Kyujo (山口久乗), founded 1907; hand-tuned by ear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Kotori (小鳥, little bird) perched on the handle; tone sustains up to a minute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small bird sits on the handle, completely still, whilst the tone rings out beneath it. Kotori (小鳥) means little bird, and the name suits both the object and the feeling of the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Yamaguchi Kyujo (山口久乗) in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, founded in 1907. Takaoka's casting heritage dates to 1609 and is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. Yamaguchi Kyujo is the leading maker of orin (おりん) bronze bells in Japan, whose tones can be heard in schools, railway stations and aboard Shinkansen trains. Each bell is cast, filed and tuned by ear: struck, listened to, adjusted, until the tone sustains for up to a minute from a single gentle tap. Research has associated the resulting 1\/f yuragi (1\/fゆらぎ) with the promotion of alpha brain waves and a sense of calm. The Kotori bell is cast in brass with a charming bird-shaped handle that is equally at home as a table call bell or a decorative object that happens to produce one of the most calming sounds in a room. The 1\/f yuragi (1\/fゆらぎ) in the tone, a natural wave rhythm found in ocean waves, heartbeats and birdsong, is associated with a feeling of calm and the promotion of alpha brain waves. One gentle tap is enough. 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The tone builds for a moment, then gradually fades over the course of a minute, the sound shifting and settling in a way that is difficult to describe but immediately felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Yamaguchi Kyujo (山口久乗) in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, founded in 1907. Takaoka's casting heritage dates to 1609 and is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. Yamaguchi Kyujo is the leading maker of orin (おりん) bronze bells in Japan, whose tones can be heard in schools, railway stations and aboard Shinkansen trains. Each bell is cast, filed and tuned by ear: struck, listened to, adjusted, until the tone sustains for up to a minute from a single gentle tap. Research has associated the resulting 1\/f yuragi (1\/fゆらぎ) with the promotion of alpha brain waves and a sense of calm. The Astrolin has a streamlined, sculptural form in dark bronze that sits between a functional object and a piece you keep on the shelf because it is worth looking at. The 60-degree tilt positions the bell so the mallet strikes the ideal point without thought or adjustment. The deep bronze patina gives it a quiet luxury that develops over time. 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