DESIGN OBJECTS
MIKI SUKI URUSHI
Designed by Yuichi Nara
The zelkova wood frame used for the MIKI clock is finished with Suki-urushi, a traditional crafts from Ishikawa Prefecture.
Suki-urushi has a beautiful finish that highlights the unique grain of the zelkova wood beneath the transparent lacquer surface. This clock enables you to fully appreciate the time that the zelkova tree has taken to grow, along with the time and effort that the craftsmen devote to the lacquering process.
The clock hands are finished in gloss paint to match the glossy feel of the lacquer. A special printing process that raises the printed surface is used for the numerals and indicators on the clock face.
MIKI SUKI URUSHI
Suki-urushi is a technique in which translucent, caramel-colored lacquer obtained by refining raw lacquer taken from the lacquer tree is applied to the wood repeatedly, and then polished to give it a smooth texture and glossy finish. The grain of the wood is seen through the finished translucent and shiny lacquer.
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Specification
| Product Name | MIKI SUKI URUSHI |
|---|---|
| Product Number | NY22-03 |
| Size | φ148×d62mm |
| Weight | 465g |
| Material | Japanese zelkova, Glass |
| Type | Wall and table clock / Quartz |
| Features | Sweep Second, With stand |
Yuichi Nara
Born in Tokyo in 1977, Nara graduated from the Architecture Course in the Department of Construction at Yokohama National University in 1999. In 2000, he moved to Italy, where he worked at a glass studio and an architect’s office in Venice before beginning his career as a designer. In 2006, he graduated from Università Iuav di Venezia. In 2007, Nara moved to Notojima and established Noto Design Office. Drawing inspiration from local materials and time-honored techniques, he designs products that bring local resources and craftsmanship into contemporary life.
http://www.notodesign.jp/