琺瑯，是一門在金屬表面鍍上玻璃釉料的工藝，也是繼陶瓷，塑料和不鏽鋼後，生活中經常會用到的物料，應用範圍從廚具，衛浴和醫療用品不等，其鮮豔奪目的琺瑯塗層，更吸引不少喜好復古美學的用家收藏賞玩。但如果不告訴你琺瑯的歷史，你可能以為是近幾百年的產物，但要是認真追溯起來，琺瑯自公元前三千年已焉存在，可算是陪伴著人類文明歷史的悠久工藝。
總部位於東京都江東區，「野田琺瑯」自昭和9年（1934年）創立，相對於琺瑯的漫長歷史，百年的「野田琺瑯」只算是個新生兒，卻在琺瑯工藝的雕琢鑽研上，有著獨特的設計與工藝感，上頭這個名作「Anbi」的咖啡壺系列，是由工業設計師山田耕民帶來的款式，其設計以廚具和餐具為主，作品曾被紐約MoMA、富山縣立近代美術館等收藏。「Anbi」的壺型相當講究，把圓形，三角形和正方形等形狀，完美融合在壺體之上；當被陽光照射的時候，壺體更會反映出不規則狀的切面，令人一看難忘。另外品牌也在壺嘴方面下苦功，無論注水的大小，甚至想用一滴滴注水的「滴濾式手沖法」，也絕對難不到「Anbi」，可算是一隻內外兼備，從歷史、外形和功能都無可挑剔的咖啡壺。
Enamelling is the process of applying a glassy coating on the surface of metal. The most common application of enamel coating includes kitchenware, bathroom fixtures, and medical equipment. Compared to other widely-used materials such as ceramic, plastic, and stainless steel, enamel often comes in brighter and more vivid colors that catch the eye of the vintage enthusiasts. One might think that enamelling is a rather recent invention from the last century; but the fact is enamelware was made since the third millennium BC.
Noda Horo is an enamelware maker from Koto ward, Tokyo that has been producing enamel products since 1934 (Showa 9). For over 80 years, Noda Horo’s meticulous crafting standards and unique, stylish designs have made the brand a household name in Japan. The Anbi kettle shown above is a design by the renowned Japanese industrial designer Komin Yamada who is famous for his kitchenware and tableware designs. Yamada’s work was curated by the MoMA in New York as well as the Museum of Modern Art in Toyama, Japan. The Anbi kettle has a gorgeous body that combines three basic shapes together — triangle, square, and circle, and when beams of light fall on the glassy kettle surface, the light reflecting in different directions is simply stunning. Whether you are making tea or pour over coffee, the delicate spout of the Anbi kettle can ensure an optimal water flow. All in all, the Anbi kettle is not only beautiful to look at, but is actually great for making that perfect cup.
