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 they’ve cooled. These kettles often have beautiful designs, but they’re only used for boiling water. You can buy a mass-produced stove top kettle for $20, so what makes these kettles unique? And why are they so expensive?

Mick Jagger keeps abreast of current affairs on the Rolling Stones’ private jet during their 1975 American Tour
In 1975, Mick Jagger was at the height of his fame as the lead singer of The Rolling Stones, one of the most iconic and