Nickel kiseru wildflower carving upper shrine / no.2762

An item that symbolizes the "iki" culture of Japan

The gooseneck and mouthpiece are nickel plated over brass, and wild grasses are carved into them to create a contrast in color with the brass.

The nozzle is narrow and small, making it recommended for women.

In Japan, from the Edo period to the early Showa period, the most common smoking implement was the kiseru (smoking pipe).
In the Edo period, kiseru was one of the few luxury items people enjoyed, and it was widely enjoyed in casual social situations, such as when people enjoyed conversation while smoking it during breaks at work, and it was also used as a tool to show hospitality to guests.

They are loved as tools and enjoy conversation while smoking kiseru.
Even today, there are many people who are attracted to its history and the beauty of its craftsmanship as a symbol of Japanese "iki" culture, and there are many enthusiasts.

Fill the bowl with chopped tobacco, arrange it by hand, and light it.
Sometimes, you need to take care of it to smoke it deliciously.
Although it's not as casual as a cigarette,
Take your time and enjoy the taste and aroma.
Kiseru has always been a luxury item for adults.

| Google Arts & Culture |
Kiseru

| Contents |
Nickel wildflower engraved upper pipe section: Tortoiseshell bamboo
Comes with a bag case: Green

| Materials |
Brass, nickel, bamboo

| Actual size |
Total length approx. 21cm
Diameter of the bamboo is about 7mm

| Package |
OPP bag

| Care instructions and handling precautions |
Regular cleaning will help extend the life of your pipe. We recommend replacing the bamboo pipe every six months for frequent smokers, and about once a year for occasional smokers. Maintenance such as replacing the bamboo pipe can be carried out by the manufacturer, Tanigawa Seijiro Shoten. Please contact the contact information included with the instrument.

We do not sell Koiki shredded tobacco. If you would like to purchase it, please visit a tobacco specialty store.

| About delivery date |
If in stock: Ships within 7 days If out of stock: