Purple Chrysanthemum Iron Teapot

This Nambu ironware teapot is bright purple with a modern chrysanthemum motif design. Purple has long been revered in Japan as a "noble" or "mysterious" color. Chrysanthemums also have the same noble connotation.

In Japanese culture, the chrysanthemum flower has great cultural significance. It is used as a symbol of the Japanese imperial family for centuries, on the cover of Japanese passports, and as a decorative motif in traditional Japanese art, often on tableware and kimonos.

It has a capacity of 650ml, which is enough for a generous cup of tea. The inside of the teapot is enameled to prevent rusting even after daily casual use. It comes with a stainless steel strainer on the inside. The handle can be folded down.

The charm of Nambu ironware is that it can be used for decades, sometimes for generations. Please use it in your daily life and enjoy the changes it undergoes over time.

Roji Associates

Roji Associates, founded in 2000 by artist Iwashimizu Hisao and his brother in Oshu City, Iwate, crafts Nambu ironware that marries traditional robustness with modern design. Renowned for its gently curved forms, vivid hues, and playful motifs, the brand reinterprets classic aesthetics. 

Drawing inspiration from tea master Sen no Rikyu’s philosophy of simplicity, their works embody durability alongside innovation. Globally recognized and featured in MOMA’s museum shop, Roji Associates stands as a leader in contemporary craftsmanship.

Nambu ironware, a representative of Japanese ironware, is a collective term for the pure iron casting crafts of the Mizusawa region and Morioka City area of Iwate Prefecture. The name comes from the fact that it was made in the area known as the Nanbu domain in the past.

The appeal of Nambu ironware, which has been loved throughout the generations, is not only its simplistic beauty, but also its many functional merits of being durable and easy to use in daily life.