Cast Iron Paperweight - Whale

Cast Iron Paperweight - WhaleThis cast iron whale is both a functional paperweight and a decorative object. The simple shape expertly captures the motion of an animated whale. It is an excellent addition to your desk or bookshelf, and as it comes in a box, also perfect for a gift. Specifications Cast iron 4"(L) x 1"(W) x 1"(H) The whitish spots on the surface are called "white rust", a common finishing technique to give the surface character Made in Japan Who Makes It Sumitani

Red Fuji can be observed only in the early morning of clear days during the summer and fall

Aioi is the braiding technique used for the loop

This tenugui features cats

making them perfect for cold drinks

Kōbō Onomichi Hanpu was conceived in 1999 after a group of local businesswomen took a tour of the last remaining local canvas mill in Onomichi

Large: 8⅛” long

from a tailored jacket to a cozy hand knit sweater

making the chopstick rests look precious

umeboshi (pickled plums)

but actually is smooth to the touch

and powdered tea leaves

2½" (H) x ⅞" (W)