Nousaku
Casting new traditions in metalware
Drawing from the rich history of the metal industry in Takaoka, Nousaku has been specializing in metal casting for over 100 years. The fourth-generation foundry uses traditional sand casting techniques to create a wide range of goods, from Buddhist ritual objects to contemporary tableware and medical instruments. With its production focused on pure tin, brass, and bronze, Nousaku prioritizes the history and properties of materials to drive design development and finishes each product by hand to allow the unique beauty of each metal to shine.
Sugar Pot with Spoon (OUT OF STOCK)
NousakuI am a Sugar Pot with Spoon. Let's not sugarcoat it — I know I have a sweet tooth. Thankfully I only have one cavity.
$240 USD
Yugami Bowl
Makoto Koizumi for NousakuI am a Yugami Bowl. You got me? I got you!
Starting at $70 USD
Ori Bowl
Makoto Koizumi for NousakuI am an Ori Bowl. Finely folded sides like an origami sculpture, but I promise I’m more useful.
Starting at $70 USD
Tare Bowl
Makoto Koizumi for NousakuI am a Tare Bowl. I'm a little bowl of tin. Fill me up and then dip in!
Starting at $70 USD
Yure Cup
Makoto Koizumi for NousakuI am a Yure Cup. I wobble and sway, but my spirit stands silvery still.
$95 USD
Futae Tin Sake Cups
Oji Masanori for NousakuI am Futae, stacking tin sake cups. Although my body is made of tin, I do have a heart. Have a sip of sake, and see what sets me apart.
$195 USD
Facet Candle Stand
Yuka Arii for Kasahara Shoundo Co.I am a Facet Candle Stand. I may have many sides to me, but my best angles can hold a candle next to any flame.
$155 USD
Winged Candle Stand
Yuka Arii for Kasahara Shoundo Co.I am Winged Candle Stand. When you light a candle in me, I soar with a fiery glow.
$165 USD
Chrysanthemum Incense Stand
Yuka Arii for Kasahara Shoundo Co.I am a Chrysanthemum Incense Stand. Do I seem incensed? Well, Iʼm really quite calm. Place a stick of incense in me and Iʼll never raise a fuss.
$210 USD
Bulb Vase
Yuka Arii for Kasahara Shoundo Co.I am a Bulb Vase. Though the flowers may wither and wane, a vase I will stoutly remain. As the petals do fade, still I stay unafraid, and I’ll always be here at your aid.
$195 USD
Facet Vase (OUT OF STOCK)
Yuka Arii for Kasahara Shoundo Co.I am a Facet Vase. I will hold your flower stems in a tender, dark embrace.
$220 USD
Lidded Incense Pot
Yuka Arii for Kasahara Shoundo Co.I am a Lidded Incense Pot. My impassive exterior makes me seem incense-itive, but inside Iʼm burning for you.
$220 USD
Incense Pedestal Stand
Yuka Arii for Kasahara Shoundo Co.I am an Incense Pedestal Stand. You might find me too beautiful to use, but donʼt put me on a pedestal. My blackened brass belly can handle the burn.
$595 USD
Gosuku Candle Holder - Tall
Yuka Arii for Kasahara Shoundo Co.I am a Tall Gosuku Candle Holder. Let’s be real, I’m slightly lying about my height, but I am taller than most of my peers.
$185 USD
Candle Holder - Three Leg
Yuka Arii for Kasahara Shoundo Co.I am a Three Leg Gosuku Candle Holder. Everybody’s born different.
$175 USD
Portable Candle Holder (OUT OF STOCK)
NousakuI am a Portable Candle Holder. Yes, now you too can hold fire in your hands.
$85 USD
Yamamaru Wind Chime
Makoto Koizumi for NousakuI am a Yamamaru Wind Chime. When the wind blows, you will know that I am near.
$95 USD
Marumaru Wind Chime
Makoto Koizumi for NousakuI am a Marumaru Wind Chime. Just going where the wind blows.
$95 USD
Tsubomi Chime
Oji Masanori for NousakuI am a Tsubomi Chime. I’m as happy as can be when the weather is right. Just a little wind and you’ll hear me sing!
$110 USD
Picture Stand
Yuka Arii for Kasahara Shoundo Co.I am a Picture Stand. Nostalgia is my most intimate friend. I will hold your memories close until the very end.
$195 USD