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KANAMORI ALLOY

Japanese Pinless Kenzan "Petal"

Japanese Pinless Kenzan "Petal"

Regular price $160 USD
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Easily enjoy traditional Japanese ikebana with the “Petal” kenzan—an innovative, pinless flower frog with an elegant petal motif. This objet d'art is forged by KANAMORI ALLOY, a 300-year-old foundry using the same sand-casting techniques trusted for Japan's rocket components. Made from bronze, its substantial weight ensures excellent stability for any of your Japanese vases. The material's natural copper ions also slow water decay, keeping flowers vibrant 1.67 times longer. A tool where brilliant Japanese traditional technology and exceptional functionality unite. Choose from S (1.8") for single blooms or L (2.6") for lush bouquets.

Product Details

  • Quantity: 1
  • Dimension:
     S: H1.8cm (0.7 in) × Φ4.5cm (1.8 in)
     L: H2.5cm (1.0 in) × Φ6.5cm (2.6 in)
  • Weight:
     S: 200g (7.1 oz)
     L: 400g (14.1 oz)
  • Material: Bronze
  • Origin: Made in Ishikawa, Japan
  • Brand: KANAMORI ALLOY

Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship

  • We partner with over 20 small workshops in Japan, where artisans have honed their skills for 100+ years.
  • Every piece is 100% made in Japan, using premium local materials and traditional techniques.
  • Your order ships directly from Japan with end-to-end care.

Shipping & Delivery Details

Processing Time

  • In-stock items: typically ship within 5 business days.
  • Backordered items: ship as soon as they become available (may take longer than 5 business days).

Transit Time

  • United States, Canada, UK, EU & Australia: 3–7 business days once shipped.

Shipping Costs

  • Free on orders over USD 400 (or equivalent in your local currency).
  • Flat rate of 10-15 (local currency) on orders under USD 400:
  • USA: USD 10
  • Canada: CAD 15
  • UK: GBP 10
  • EU: Calculated at checkout (equivalent in USD 10)
  • Australia: AUD 15
  • Multiple items ship together at no extra cost.

Insured Shipping & Damage Protection

  • All orders are fully insured against accidental damage in transit.
  • For details, please see our Shipping & Returns Policy.

First-Time Purchase Savings

  • Sign up today and enjoy 10% off your first order—check your email for the coupon code and use it at checkout.
  • Free shipping on orders over USD 400 (or equivalent in your local currency) is applied automatically at checkout.

30-Day Return Guarantee

Customs & Import Duties

  • Your order may be subject to duties, taxes, or brokerage fees when it arrives.
  • These charges are determined by your local customs and are the buyer’s responsibility and are not included at checkout. 
  • See our Shipping Policy for country-specific duty-exemption thresholds.
  • For our U.S. customers: Orders shipped from Japan with a total value of USD 800 or less, import duties are waived under the U.S. “de minimis” rule.

Important Notices

  • There may be variations in color and finish due to the flow of the glaze. Please understand this in advance.
  • Dimensions are in millimeters (mm), but please allow for slight differences due to the handmade nature of the product.
  • Due to the characteristics of ceramics, please understand that there may be some differences in color.
  • The glaze contains iron, which may discolor when in contact with oil, but washing will restore its original texture.
  • Specifications of the products listed may change without prior notice. Please be advised.
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  • Ikebana flower arrangement with Japanese Pinless Kenzan "Petal" S – Elegant tool for Japanese vases

    Effortless & Stable Arranging

    The pinless design makes flower arranging effortless and safe. Made of solid bronze, its substantial weight ensures excellent stability in your favorite Japanese vases.

  • Artisan hand-finishing Kanamori Alloy sand casting for ikebana kenzan and sake cups

    Precision Craft, 300-Year Legacy

    From a foundry with a 300-year legacy, this piece is crafted using precision sand casting—a technique also trusted for manufacturing Japanese rocket components.

  • Ikebana flower arrangement with Japanese Pinless Kenzan "Petal" – Bronze holder for Japanese flower arranging

    Keeps Flowers Fresh 1.67x Longer

    Enjoy your fresh flowers significantly longer. The natural copper ions in the bronze keep water fresher, extending the life of your ikebana up to 1.67 times.

  • Japanese Pinless Kenzan "Petal" S – Compact ikebana tool for Japanese flower arranging and Japanese vases

    Elegant Petal-Inspired Design

    Features a beautiful petal-inspired motif that harmonizes with your flowers. This stylish kenzan acts as a beautiful objet d'art within your arrangement.

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Craftsman pouring molten metal in Kanamori Alloy foundry making kenzan and Japanese flower vases

Japanese Sand Casting: A 300-Year Heritage of Sustainable Craft

This piece is crafted by a foundry with a legacy spanning over 300 years since the Edo period. They have mastered "Sunagata-chuzo," or sand casting, a traditional Japanese technique where metal melted at 1200°C is poured into sand molds. While their exceptional craftsmanship is trusted for manufacturing cutting-edge rocket components, they also embrace a circular production model that recycles materials, showing deep consideration for the future. Each creation is infused with the enduring spirit of Japanese tradition, innovation, and sustainability.

Traditional Kanamori Alloy sand casting process making pinless kenzan and Japanese sake cup set

KANAMORI ALLOY: A 300-Year Legacy, from Rocket Science to Ikebana Vase

With a legacy spanning over 300 years since 1714, KANAMORI ALLOY, now in its 23rd generation, has a history intertwined with traditional sand casting. Remarkably, this same precision technology supplies materials for Japan's H-IIA rocket. This space-grade precision is masterfully transformed into beautiful crafts, Japanese vases, and innovative kenzan that elevate the art of ikebana. KANAMORI ALLOY is also committed to a circular society, upcycling used metals into high-purity aluminum products through their in-house refining process. It is a philosophy where tradition, innovation, and sustainability merge to craft a legacy for the future.

Ikebana flower arrangement using Japanese Pinless Kenzan "Petal" L – Bronze tool for Japanese vases

A Revolutionary Kenzan for Ikebana Vase

Discover the "Petal," a stunning pinless kenzan that harmonizes with fresh flowers to perfect the art of ikebana. Its stylish, petal-inspired design is crafted from bronze using traditional sand-casting by a historic company whose precision techniques are also trusted for rocket components. This piece is an objet d'art in itself, beautifully complementing both modern and classic Japanese vases. The copper's natural properties help slow water decay, keeping arrangements vibrant 1.67 times longer. Available in S (ø45xH18mm) for single blooms and L (ø65xH25mm) for lush bouquets, its weight ensures stability, making it a safe choice for any home.

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