Fabriqué par Nousaku · Takaoka, Toyama
Brass Wind Chime Slim: Hand-Finished Japanese Furin | NOUSAKU
L’artisan
Takaoka, Toyama
Fondée en 1916 à Takaoka, ville forte de 400 ans de tradition de la fonte, Nousaku a commencé par fabriquer des ornements...
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A slender wind chime with a clear brass tone
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
The Slim chime is made with the casting and metalworking techniques of Takaoka, in a simple teardrop form that suits today's homes. To bring out the beauty of the metal, each one is turned and finished by hand on a lathe.
2. The clear tone of brass
A Japanese wind chime, or furin, is hung by an open window so the breeze can ring it. Nousaku stripped away everything unnecessary so that nothing gets in the way of the clear, lingering tone of brass: a chime to enjoy with both eyes and ears.
3. Three finishes
Choose gold (clear-coated brass), silver (silver-plated) or pink gold (copper-plated). Each chime arrives in a Nousaku gift box.
Specifications
- Size (metal part): H 128 mm × Ø 40 mm (5.0 × 1.6 in)
- Weight: approx. 230 g
- Colors: Gold / Silver / Pink Gold
- Material: brass (copper 60%, zinc 40%). Gold: clear coating; Silver: silver plating; Pink Gold: copper plating
- Packaging: Nousaku gift box
- Made in Japan (Takaoka, Toyama)
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.
L’artisan derrière cette pièce
Nousaku
Takaoka, Toyama
Fondée en 1916 à Takaoka, ville forte de 400 ans de tradition de la fonte, Nousaku a commencé par fabriquer des ornements d’autels bouddhiques. Aujourd’hui, elle coule l’étain et le laiton en vaisselle, carillons et objets de décoration, avec un objectif simple : faire de meilleures pièces de fonderie, et bien les faire.
