Why Japanese Iron Kettles Are So Expensive, So Expensive, Business Insider

A handmade Japanese iron kettle can cost over 300. For centuries, artisans have made kettles by pouring molten iron into molds and hammering them out once theyve cooled. These kettles often have beautiful designs but theyre only used for boiling water. You can buy a mass produced stovetop kettle for 20, so what makes these kettles unique And why are they so expensive MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Calacatta Marble Is So Expensive, So Expensive, Business Insider Why Japanese Denim Is So Expensive, So Expensive Why Muga Silk Is So Expensive, So Expensive, Business Insider , japanese , soexpensive, businessinsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: Why Japanese Iron Kettles Are So Expensive, So Expensive, Business Insider