39357 KUWANA Enamel Kettle Kettle Retro Style Antique Style 2.3 L KUWANA HORO JAPAN Made in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, with over 150 years of history in enamel cookware manufacturing. Craftsmen who have inherited the traditional techniques finish each item one by one using the same methods as in the past. By wrapping iron, which efficiently transfers heat to food, in a glass coating, it offers a beauty and usability that other cooking utensils cannot provide. Surface treatment: Enamel Material type: Enamel steel plate (Bottom thickness 0.8mm) Capacity: 2.3 L Handle material: Stainless steel, natural wood This product can be used with gas stoves and IH cookers. For gas stoves, adjust the heat so that the gas flame does not extend beyond the bottom surface. To prevent rust, do not leave it after washing; wipe off the water with a cloth and dry it. ● Enamel manufacturing process Enamel is made by hand-applying a glass-like glaze, hanging it on a hook, placing it in a kiln at approximately 850 degrees Celsius, melting the glaze, adhering it to the steel plate, cooling it, and removing it from the hook, a process that is repeated more than twice. Unlike mass-produced items, it is made using the same traditional methods as always. ● Characteristics of enamel (unavoidable aspects of manufacturing) There may be black spots or streaks on the edges and spouts, and there may be slight variations in color overall. These are due to the nature of the glaze shrinking and the areas where hooks were used, and are unavoidable in the manufacturing process. They are also a testament to the enamel and can be understood as the unique texture and character of enamel. Made in Japan