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2GN2S:
Fadeless by Nobu Miake, a vase for dried flowers
Ichirinzashi, or the single flower vase, can seem like an odd
concept in the West where the large, plentiful flower bouquet is
preferred. In Japan, however, it’s not rare to go out in search of a
flower vase (and pay just as much as a regular vase) for
that single stem, which will proudly and regally be displayed in the
entrance of your home. It’s a tradition inspired by a historic reverence
for nature and simplicity that receives a fresh new twist from designer
Nobu Miake, part of the design unit Design Soil.
Fadeless is a series of single flower vases that, with a slight
configuration, can extend the life of that one important stem by
preserving it in a dried state. Using brass, wood, leather and a rubber
band, Miake has crafted a gorgeous product that not only preserves the
flower, but time itself.
Design Soil is a collaborative design unit consisting of
14 student designers from Kobe Design University.
The aim of the project is to experiment with different themes
and
challenge our notions of what ordinary design is.
2GN2S:
Hanabunko
a flower vase modeled after Japanese small-format books.
Hanabunko
is a small flower vase shaped like a book. It seamlessly integrates
into your shelves while adding a dash of life to your collection of
books. It works as a divider or, of course, simply a flower vase. The
round hole in the center functions as a grip, but also as a stopper for
longer flowers. It’s designed by Fumiaki Goto.
The name Hanabunko is derived from the words hana, meaning flower, and bunko, or bunkobon,
Japanese small-format paperback books designed to be affordable and
portable. Most bunkobon sizes are standardized at A6 (4.1″×5.8″), the same size as the vase.
The packaging design of each vase
is intended to replicate the common dust wrapper that the books come
in.
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