Nousaku KAGO Hand-Crafted Cast Tinware Flexible Folding Basket – Oval

Product Information

• Brand: Nousaku
• Model: 501419 / 501418
• Material: 100% Tin
• Product type: Table Decorations
• Country of origin: Japan (Takaoka, Toyama)

• 501419 (S): Dimensions (approx): 163×102 mm, Thickness: 3 mm, Item weight (approx): 109 g, Shipping weight (approx): 190 g
• 501418 (L): Dimensions (approx): 340×210 mm, Thickness: 3 mm, Item weight (approx): 410 g, Shipping weight (approx): 1040 g

Key Features

• Available in 2 sizes.
• Pure soft tin construction can be changed its shape by bending as you like.
• Carefully hand-crafted by their skilled craftsmen.

Use & Care

• Hand wash with a soft sponge and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
• Do not use harsh detergents or cleansers.
• Do not use in the microwave oven.
• Do not put in the freezer.

Background

Nousaku Corporation was founded in 1916 in Takaoka City, where is one of the largest producing areas of cast metal products in Japan.

“Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture is a copper-producing region with the highest copperware shipments and sales in all of Japan. The production of copperware in Takaoka began approximately 400 years ago when the town was formed and has progressed together with the town ever since. Copper is used to make large castings such as the Great Buddha Statue of Takaoka, the town’s symbol, as well as vases and Buddhist altar fittings. Copperware is the product of several processes, namely Mold-forming, casting, finishing and Coloring, and each of these processes requires the skill of veteran craftsmen. Beautifully-shaped copperware products are the result of all these processes combined.”
– Toyama Tourism Organization