In Japan in the past, everybody were smoking a cigarette with Kiseru.
Kiseru is similar to a pipe.
Part to set the tobacco and a portion added to the mouth is made of metal.
Portion of the tube connecting them are made of bamboo mainly.Ebony is used in luxury item.
The metal parts are decorated sculptures.
This sculpture is a favorite motif of the owner.
Some kind of is made of glass or ceramic.
How to use the Kiseru.
①Round the carved tobacco.
②Set tobacco in to the Kiseru.
③Fire.
④Smoke a cigarette.At this time, carefully, slowly so as not to burn.
⑤Smoke goes away, drop the ash.
⑥If you can not satisfy at one time,repeat.
About the length of Kiseru,if it is longer,taste is mild. If it is shorter,taste is heavy.
Cigarette Kiseru dedicated is sold.Kiseru can also use cigarettes which are distributed to the general current.
When you use Kiseru,it is useful if you have a tobacco tray.
The tobacco tray, it is a box that is unify smoking accessories. Accessories are storage container ashtray, ignition, leaves of tobacco, a Kiseru case.
This is a necessity for Kiseru lovers.
There was a beautiful decoration in tobacco tray.
Kiseru and Culture
Kiseru appear in the history of Japan in the 16th century or later.
At the time, tobacco was the medicine.
The entrance, tray of Kiseru had been placed for guests who have visited.
It is an important prop to symbolize the era.
For samurai,Kiseru was a status symbol.They decorated Kiseru by their favorite.
Kiseru is not just nonessential grocery items.It was a kind of fashion that represents the epidemic.
By trade, the British became the Kiseru lover.
In Victoria and Albert Museum in London,there is an exhibition room of Japanese cigarette supplies collection.
Kiseru was also used as a pointing stick and self-defense tool.
You will see the Kiseru in Kabuki and Japanese historical dramas.
Because,some of their repertoire are story of Kisel.For example,Story of the profession to clean the Kiseru,The large fire caused by smoking,Etc.
The current Kiseru
At present,most smokers have smoked a cigarette.
However, lovers of Kisel not a few.
There are many advantages to Kiseru.
- Feel deliciously taste of tobacco by using the Kiseru.
- Because it does not use paper, tar does not occur.
- It can re-use the butts of cigarettes.
- There is a hobby. For collection, period drama fan.
- More economical than cigarettes.
For these reasons, the culture of the Kiseru is continuing.
Kiseru case
The most Kiseru cases, the box to put a leaf of tobacco is attached.
For bringing a stylish case was the fashion of pride for the Japanese men at the time.
Kiseru has been distributed in Japan.
If you want a Kiseru and accessories, you can get it by mail order.
Shipment to countries other than Japan can be.
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