Japanese tetsubin (iron teapots) evolved from larger vessels used centuries ago to heat water for tea and provide warmth and humidity in the home during the winter. The goldfish depicted in this Iwachu original design symbolizes good fortune. Iwachu is one of the finest manufacturers of Japanese ironware, with a company history of over 100
Japanese tetsubin (iron teapots) evolved from larger vessels used centuries ago to heat water for tea and provide warmth and humidity in the home during the winter. The goldfish depicted in this Iwachu original design symbolizes good fortune. Iwachu is one of the finest manufacturers of Japanese ironware, with a company history of over 100 years. Today, craftsmen at Iwachu pay respect to this tradition by infusing each product with skilled precision and detail throughout the entire manufacturing process. The superior quality, beauty, and lasting durability of Iwachu products have earned them the worldwide reputation as the leading manufacturer of authentic Japanese tetsubin.
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More for decoration than use I got this because I thought it would be a beautiful piece to use as well as display. Based on research of Iwachu Tetsubin I thought these were functional iron pots. While it is really a beautiful teapot it does not retain heat as well as I would expect from an iron pot, even when I preheat the pot by adding boiling water for 5 minutes. Also, I follow the directions exactly and only rinse the pot and pat dry but if you rub to hard with a dry cloth some of the paint comes off making me wonder if…