Arare Cast Iron Metal
Arare cast iron originates from traditional Japanese casting, where molten iron fills moulds featuring a pattern of small, raised dots ('Arare'). This technique forms a durable iron object with a distinctive, uniformly textured surface that increases surface area, historically aiding heat distribution in items like 'tetsubin' kettles. The characteristic dark grey to black finish comes from high carbon content and subsequent seasoning.
Capturing traditional Japanese craftsmanship, this seamless 4K PBR texture set meticulously replicates the raised Arare hobnail pattern and subtle surface variations of cast iron. Presented in authentic dark tones, it is designed for visualising traditional cookware, historical artefacts, and richly textured metal surfaces in interior design renders, providing designers with culturally specific detail and enhanced tactile realism through its pixel level map accuracy.
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