Chushin Kobo Yamagata Cast Iron Incense Holder with Lid - Wave / 山形鋳物 香立て 34958-2 pausing in the afternoon light

pausing in the afternoon light

natural grey-brown inspired by the bark of walnut trees — the piece carries a warmth that deepens with use

■ Made In Japan / Arita ware

Each hand-painted espresso cup is a unique masterpiece

53 mm height

Chushin Kobo Yamagata Cast Iron Incense Holder with Lid - Wave / 山形鋳物 香立て 34958-2 pausing in the afternoon lightChushin Kobo () is a contemporary metal workshop led by designer Hisanori Masuda in Yamagata, a region with over 900 years of cast iron making. Their work begins with tradition, but it never stops there what they create is distinctly modern. Every piece is shaped with restraint: clean lines, soft silhouettes, and surfaces that carry the subtle texture of sand casting. This is beauty that comes not from decoration, but from essence. The weight of the