Copper Long-Necked Watering Can

Product Description : Why is it so EXPENSIVE?

Product Story

General Product Information

This is a professional-grade watering can used by bonsai artists. It is designed specifically for bonsai, with a handle that maintains balance even when at maximum capacity, allowing for large and precise watering. The copper watering can enhances plant growth through the antibacterial properties of copper, making water less prone to spoilage and benefiting plants with the effects of dissolved copper ions. A mesh filter is attached to the spout to prevent leaves and debris from entering when drawing room-temperature water from containers like rainwater jars. Extending the length of the watering can's spout allows for controlled water pressure, ensuring steady and uniform watering.

Caution:
As the watering can is made entirely of metal, it is susceptible to dents and scratches if dropped. Please handle with care when removing from the box or bag and during use.

*This product is basically made-to-order. Please allow 1-3 months from order to shipment.

 Product History

When did these crafts start to craft?：1400 years ago / 600AD / Asuka period in Japan

Watering can is mainly used as a bonsai tool.
Bonsai is a centuries-old art form that originated in ancient China before being refined in Japan. Initially part of the Chinese tradition of penjing, which creates miniature landscapes, bonsai focuses on growing single miniature trees. The practice symbolizes harmony and balance, capturing the essence of nature in a small pot. Bonsai arrived in Japan around the 6th century through Zen Buddhism, where it evolved into its current form, emphasizing simplicity and elegance.

In Japan, bonsai became a deep cultural practice, reflecting ideals of beauty, patience, and harmony with nature. Though it started as an elite hobby, it eventually spread across all social levels. The Western world discovered bonsai in the late 19th century, leading to its global popularity. Today, bonsai is a worldwide hobby, appreciated for its beauty and the skill it requires. It represents a blend of tradition and personal expression, requiring careful cultivation and shaping over years. Bonsai enthusiasts engage in this art for the joy and challenge it brings, fostering a unique connection with nature on a miniature scale.

Craftsman Story

Craftsman Profile

Yoichi Negishi / Negishi Industry
Negishi Industry was founded in 1944 by a first-generation roofing craftsman who specialized in shrine and temple roofs. He established the company to produce horticultural metal goods using tinplate. In 1966, the second generation introduced the idea of applying techniques from Sendai to create copper, brass, and stainless steel watering cans, specifically designed for bonsai. He also proposed these to bonsai associations. Since then, Negishi Industry has specialized exclusively in the production of watering cans, dedicating itself to perfecting this craft.

Craftsman Passion

"We invigorate all plants with our watering cans, inheriting and preserving traditional craftsmanship."

Copper watering cans feature the antibacterial properties of copper, which make the water less susceptible to spoilage. The effect of copper ions dissolved in the water also promotes the growth of moss on bonsai. To prevent leaves and debris from entering while drawing room-temperature water from containers like rainwater jars, a mesh filter is attached to the spout. By extending the length of the watering can's spout, we provide a watering can that allows for controlled water pressure, ensuring a steady and uniform watering experience.

Your Contribution to Craftsman

Customer Voice

Due to the market structure (link for full articles are attached bottom), craftsman have not known who the customer is and how customer reacts to their work. We made a “Message to Craftsman” box at purchase page. We will deliver all message to every craftsman. Our review will be also shared to craftsman so please leave your comment and evaluation on review section!

Income for Craftsman: Craftsman get only less than 10% of selling price?

As written above, craftsman have not controlled last phase of sales channel that resulting in selling price is set by third-party without craftsman’s recognition. There are some cases that only less than 10% of selling price is given to craftsman. We promise with our customer / craftsman that we offer the fair trade with craftsmen in our contract!

We made an article about above problem and our challenge. Please have a read from below link
Current state of the Crafts Market / Benefits brought by Suigenkyo

Measurement

Width：100cm
Depth：20cm
Height：20cm

Volume：6L

Material & Caution

Materials

Copper
Brass

Caution

Individual Difference

Each piece is handmade, so there are individual differences even in the same series. We hope that you will understand the change by handmade.

Delivery Date

Please note that it will take about a month for delivery if we do not have the item in stock.