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This is the story of Japanese Craftsmanship Spirits:
Takaoka Doki (Takaoka Copperware)

Source: NOUSAKU

Takaoka Copperware are traditional casting products manufactured in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. Tableware made of tin, which has recently been attracting attention for its contemporary design, is also made using the technology of Takaoka Copperware.

"Takaoka Doki" was born about 400 years ago in Takaoka City. In 1616, the Kaga Maeda clan, aiming to promote the industry, invited seven craftsmen with casting technology from Tannan Minami Kawachi (currently Osaka Prefecture), the birthplace of casting, and established a foundry in Kanaya Town. In the Edo period (1603-1868), iron and copper castings were mainly produced, but with the development of the industry, other materials also began to be used. Even more than 400 years after its birth, it continues to be the only production center of copper castings in Japan.

In 1975, Takaoka was designated by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry as Japan's first city for producing Japan Traditional Crafts. Takaoka Copperware technology continues to create products that are part of the rich culture of Japan, and in recent years, with the development of technology, modern tableware such as Sake bottles and cups made 100% out of tin are drawing attention. It is scientifically proven that Sake bottles and cups made of 100% tin eliminate odd flavors and make Sake even more delicious.

Project: Attic Apartment

Photo by Matti Hämäläinen, Visual Business Oy

The apartment is located in the heart of Helsinki in an early 20th-century building where the attic was turned into apartments. The view over the rooftops is absolutely breathtaking. This project was a real dream project for the interior designer, Hanna Tuominen, the founder of Lilla Creations. She was given a free hand in the planning and she wanted to bring out the ambiance and originality of an attic apartment. They preserved and restored as much of the original brickwork and other architectural details as possible. To keep the apartment light and airy they went with crisp white walls and a light, rustic oak wooden floor with a beautiful, large herringbone pattern.

"When it came to choosing the furniture, the HIROSHIMA Armchairs were actually the first pieces we chose for the apartment. The combination of the simple subtle design and beautiful wood plus the comfort and high quality were features that sold us on using the chairs."

From there, they set out to build a pleasing whole and discovered the MALTA Dining Table and HIROSHIMA Bar Stools to complete the dining room area, matching them perfectly with the Finnish pendant lights.

"I wanted to find furniture for the dining area to create a set based on the chairs. The MALTA Dining Table and HIROSHIMA Bar Stool felt like a natural choice, since they 'speak the same language' and they all work together beautifully."

Receiving high appreciation for the Japanese aesthetics from the clients, Hanna comments,
"It was pretty cool to bring some authentic Japanese design into the interior".

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