Rieko Fujimoto

One of our limited Brass additions from maker Rieko Fujimoto is this coffee spoon.

It's been hand shaped by Rieko herself within a small studio in Neyagawa, Osaka.

She uses an array of specialist hand tools that enable her to hammer and pound each utensil to shape, leaving indentations that set this apart from its mass produced counterpart.

Like the Japanese concept of Wabi Sabi, this item celebrates the idea of imperfection with the brass material finding new patina and charcther as it ages.

Our favourite area of the spoon is actually on the back of the face where precise chisel marks present a mosaic like pattern that looks remarkable under daylight.

Both sculptural and functional.

Dimensions: 13cm in Length x 2cm in Width

1. Please wash and dry the item soon after using because the remaining moisture could cause corrosion or change in colour. Over time the piece will naturally patina and age.

2. Brass conducts heat extremely well, so please be careful when using to avoid getting burnt.

3. If verdigris appears on the item, polish with a nylon scrubbing brush. Soaking the item in vinegar also helps to remove it and get back in close to its original colour.

We offer a refund or exchange for orders received 14 working days from receipt.

To return an item you must contact us at shop@the189.com to obtain a Returns Form which must be included with your return - please include the order number and full name in your email. All returns must be sent via registered and insured mail in their original condition to our returns address.

We regret that we are unable to offer refunds on any Sale items unless proven faulty.