Timeless Brasswork from One of Japan’s Oldest Foundries
Founded in 1897 in Takaoka, Japan, FUTAGAMI began as a maker of traditional Buddhist altar fittings and has since evolved into one of the country’s most revered brass ateliers. Today, its artisans craft refined everyday objects — from spice spoons and trays to sterling silver-blade cutlery — using time-honoured sand-casting techniques.
Each piece is made to last for generations, designed to age gracefully and gather character over time. Rooted in tradition yet quietly modern, FUTAGAMI’s brassware brings depth, beauty, and a sense of ritual to the table — tools to be treasured and passed on.
process Futagami
green sand casting A master mould, which is shaped like the product is placed into a moulding box split into upper and lower parts which is packed with wet casting sand which is not fired or dried, but left in a 'Green' state when used for casting.
Lost wax casting A model of the desired object is made of wax firmly packed into sand. This is then fired to melt the wax away leaving a cavity for molten metal to pour into to form a casting of the original model.
Plaster mould casting A type of precision casting similar to lost-wax casting, wherein plaster is used to make the moulds around the original objects. The resulting high-precision, high-quality castings have a beautiful surface finish.