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Made by Nousaku · Takaoka, Toyama

Brass Wind Chime marumaru: Round Gold Japanese Furin | NOUSAKU

Sale price¥335.00
Nousaku

Meet the maker

Nousaku

Takaoka, Toyama

Founded in 1916 in Takaoka, a town with 400 years of metal casting history, Nousaku began by making Buddhist altar fittings. Today...


Gold marumaru brass wind chime with paper strip
Brass Wind Chime marumaru: Round Gold Japanese Furin | NOUSAKU Sale price¥335.00

A round chime with a clear brass tone

Gold marumaru brass wind chime with paper strip

About Nousaku

Nousaku (能作) is a foundry founded in 1916 in Takaoka, Toyama, a city whose metal-casting tradition goes back some 400 years. It began by making Buddhist altar fittings and now uses the same casting skills to create tableware and interior pieces in brass and pure tin. Every design starts from the material itself, and each piece is finished by hand by Nousaku's craftspeople.


1. Cast in Takaoka, finished by hand

marumaru is made with the casting and metalworking techniques of Takaoka, in a round form that suits today's homes. Hang it by a window or enjoy it as a small piece of interior decor.

Nousaku craftsman finishing a cast brass piece by hand

Nousaku craftsman at work in the Takaoka foundry


2. The clear tone of brass

A Japanese wind chime, or furin, rings each time the breeze passes. With every unnecessary detail removed, marumaru lets the clear, lingering tone of brass come through: a chime to enjoy with both eyes and ears.


Specifications

  • Size (metal part): H 42 mm × Ø 48 mm (1.7 × 1.9 in)
  • Color: Gold
  • Material: brass (copper 60%, zinc 40%), clear coating
  • Packaging: Nousaku gift box
  • Made in Japan (Takaoka, Toyama)

Nousaku gift box for the wind chime

Care

  • Do not rub with metal polish.
  • The finish is coated to resist discoloration, but slight changes may appear over time.
  • The paper strip is water-resistant Japanese washi, but not fully waterproof.
  • Bring the chime indoors in strong wind.
  • Wipe off dust and water with a soft cloth. For stubborn marks, use a damp sponge with a little mild dish soap, then wipe dry.
Nousaku

The maker behind this piece

Nousaku

Takaoka, Toyama

Founded in 1916 in Takaoka, a town with 400 years of metal casting history, Nousaku began by making Buddhist altar fittings. Today it casts tin and brass into tableware, wind chimes and interior pieces, guided by one simple aim: to make better castings, and to make them well.