Untersetzer aus Gusseisen 'Olive' Jicon Design: Essence / Kaoru Tao

Design: Essence / Kaoru Tao Abe

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blends absorbent linen with Tencel

gold- or silver-coated - the minimalist design and formal austerity of the bangles evoke associations with ancient Roman jewelry as well as modern sculptural objects

Imamura and Masanori conducted extensive research to achieve optimal firing conditions for their works

Untersetzer aus Gusseisen 'Olive' Jicon Design: Essence / Kaoru TaoThe 'Olive' cast iron trivet is handcrafted in the 'Saburo Sumitani' workshop in Takaoka, Japan, and is a design by Tadahiro Baba. Born in Nagano in 1930, the Japanese designer's designs are deeply rooted in the traditional Japanese craft of Nambu Tekki (cast iron), while often incorporating a distinctive and modern sense of humor. Takaoka is located in the Toyama region of Japan, renowned for its cast iron production, which boasts a 400 year history.