Seigaiha Wave Patterned Trivet

This is a cast iron trivet with a wave pattern, made of Nambu ironware in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, in the Tohoku region.

The wave pattern is called "Seigaiha(wave pattern)", which is a traditional Japanese pattern that reminds us of the blessings of the vast ocean. The infinitely expanding wave pattern is an auspicious one that expresses wishes for happiness that will last forever and for a peaceful life.

It was made to be placed underneath an iron kettle, but it can also be used for pots and teapots. To prevent damage to the table, rubber covers are attached to the four feet.

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.