Ottchil Wood Bowl

Ottchil Wood BowlWhen looking for inspiration, Suk Keun Kang simply looks around him, drawing from the quirks and characteristics of the natural world. He works from his rural base in Ulsan, Korea, carving each piece by hand and using the eco friendly ottchil technique. This involves applying more than 30 coats of lacquerderived from the sap of rhus treesto create a protective film that resists spills and stains. Each one of a kind piece is durable, hard wearing, and

The glass used to create this mid-century bowl has been expertly manipulated so it has a frosted silhouette – from afar

guaranteeing a smooth

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It was created for a table service that Empress Maria Theresia obtained to decorate an Imperial hunting lodge – hence the combination of black brush drawings and hunting green paint

wave-like pattern with a ruggedly soft handle

During his career

geometry and gold gilding were commonly seen in the designs from this period – all of which are at play here

Look closely to spot the intricate details that await your attention at every sip—the intricate engravings on the bowl and the sculptural

Perch it on a desk to welcome colour and artisanal flair into your office setting

made from hand-turned wood and cast brass

Mexico in rose pink and sunny yellow

slender form