Swan Paperweight

Rikuchou Ogasawara

• Introduction

  I am a Swan Paperweight. I may have started out as an ugly duckling, but I am more than capable of punching my weight. Those other birds only look good on paper.

   

• Curator's Notes 

   

  We may not need to use paper as much in our digital age, but we think this beautiful paperweight has a place to nest on a desk or bookshelf. Inspired by the weights used to hold paper down for calligraphy, the paperweight is made from cast iron in the Iwate region renowned for its iron industry. Its elegant curves are moulded and cast using traditional techniques that highlight the natural textures of the cast iron.

   

  Swan Paperweight was curated by Stevenson Aung

   

• Designer/Maker 

   

  Designer: Rikuchou Ogasawara

   

• Specifications

   

  Dimensions: 

  0.8” (w) x 7.5” (l) x 1.4" (h) or 2cm (w) x 19cm (l) x 3.5cm (h)

   

  Weight: 

  1 lb  or 0.5 kg

    

  Materials:

  Cast Iron

   

• Details
  • Made in Japan
  • Crafted using traditional iron casting techniques from the Iwate prefecture
  • Features natural texture of casted iron
• Return Policy
  Returns or Exchanges may be done within 14 days from purchase date. We kindly ask that all valid returns must be in unused condition with attached tags and packaging. Nalata Nalata will not accept any returned merchandise without prior written communication and valid Return Authorization Number. Upon inspection and approval, Exchange or Store Credit will be provided, No Refunds. All sale items and discounted merchandise are Final Sale and cannot be returned. Read More