Basket Bowl / smaller objects

What is a bowl and what is a basket? The definition depends on the shape, the material and how it’s used. So, when the bowl becomes soft it is perhaps transformed into a basket.
This transformation of an object’s function, from one perceived category to another is our inspiration.
“When I was visiting a heat-press moulding factory, I found an insole stashed away in a corner. It fascinated me. And I learned that its unique production method integrates the onto- hot metal tool press”
A basket to throw your everyday precious objects in. Glasses, watch, phone, jewellery etc. Or as an organiser for knitting yarns. A soft centrepiece for the table. By the reading chair. Or bedside. Round or oblong.

The textile is furniture grade wool fabric by Kvadrat.

靴のインソールや子供用の水泳浮具などの製造に用いられているポリエチレン製の発泡フォームを金型で加熱 / 加圧して成形する製造技術から生まれたのバスケット。
熱をかけて成形する際に耐熱特性をもつ布地を同時に挟み込むことで、開発に協力してもらったKvadrat社製ファブリックの豊かな表情を楽しめる。
その名の通り、フルーツバスケットとして使ったり、携帯電話やメガネ、コインを留めておく小物入れなど、ユーザーの目的に応じて多用途に使えるアイテム。

smaller objects / 2016
www.smallerobjects.com

>Category
Basket / Bowl

>Assistant Designer
Takuto Kurashima

>Manufacture
Sanwa Kako

>Photo
smaller objects