Suzugami by syouryu
FLEXIBLE TIN THAT CAN BE BENT AND PRESSED AS FLAT.
Unique tin product called "Suzugami" (すずがみ) is available from a brand "syouryu". It is run by a company in Toyama, Shimatani Shouryu Kobo (シマタニ昇龍工房).
The main feature of the products is flexibility and softness, can be bent by even hands. With using thinnest one, you can make a origami with it. Cutting the material can also be done easy.
Being imaginative makes the best of Suzugami. Make it hollow and use as a plate, lift up all edges to place your keys, round it to stand pens, and more.
Soft and flexible tin is made by craftsman. Tin is hammered over and over to establish strength.
Haku Suzugami, (薄 すずがみ).
Price: ¥2,160
750mm x 750mm size. Thinner than other Suzugamis, enabling more flexibility and playable as origami.
Suzugami, (すずがみ).
Price: ¥2,160 to ¥9,504
All are square, size varies from 110mm to 240mm.
Koro, (ころ).
Price: ¥1,080 to ¥1,458
To make suzugami flat. If you have round wooden tool, it should does decent job. I wouldn't use metalic to avoid damage.
Where to buy: "syouryu"
They don't have retail shop, yet. See below list to find dealer shop in Hokkaido, Yamagata, Tokyo, Toyama, Ishikawa, Sizuoka, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kagawa.
syouryu dealer list.
syouryu dealer list, (Google translate).
syoryu official site.
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