A single edition vessel where Eastern serenity meets Northern clarity. This bowl carries the quietude of Japanese ink painting and the clean lines of Scandinavian design, its monochromatic palette rendered onto stonemax resin that unites aesthetic purity with antibacterial precision.
Charcoal brushstrokes sweep across ivory surfaces, creating abstract forms that suggest mountain silhouettes, fog over water, or the graceful arc of calligraphy. The composition breathes with negative space, allowing emptiness to hold equal weight with mark-making. Subtle gradations from deep black to pale grey echo the sumi-e tradition, where a single brushstroke contains infinite tonal variation. The design wraps the bowl with asymmetric balance, reflecting the Japanese concept of ma (negative space) and the Scandinavian principle of lagom (just enough), where neither excess nor deficiency finds place.
This bowl emerges from design philosophies separated by geography yet united in spirit: Japan's reverence for impermanence and Scandinavia's commitment to functional beauty. The single edition ensures this particular dance of ink and space exists only on this vessel. Machine manufacturing achieves the seamless surface that stonemax resin requires, whilst the printed design honours traditions where brushwork became meditation and simplicity demanded mastery.
Stonemax resin provides what traditional ceramics cannot: a completely sealed surface rejecting bacterial colonisation, hygienic properties embedded within the material itself, and resistance to the crazing and staining that compromised historical pottery. Hand washing preserves both the non-porous integrity and the monochromatic print. The smooth material sheds oils and residue without retention, never developing the surface porosity that allows pathogens to establish presence or compromises long-term cleanliness.
This bowl serves spaces devoted to intentional living. Place it on entryway consoles for keys and small essentials, use it in bathrooms for minimal toiletries, or position it on low tables where tea ceremonies or quiet breakfasts unfold. Its stark palette suits contemporary interiors, zen-inspired rooms, and anywhere disciplined aesthetics guide spatial choices.
What It Offers:
- Single edition monochromatic print, unique to this piece
- Stonemax resin construction with anti-bacterial properties
- Non-porous surface preventing moisture and microbial penetration
- Japanese ink painting aesthetic merged with Nordic minimalism
- Effortless cleaning through smooth, sealed material
- Ideal for contemplative spaces and daily rituals
Dimensions & Details: Material: Stonemax resin Origin: Contemporary design uniting Japanese and Scandinavian principles Construction: Machine-made Design: Abstract brushstroke patterns in sumi-e tradition Colour: Charcoal black, soft grey, ivory white Edition: Single edition, one print per product Suitable for: Entryways, bathrooms, tea corners, meditation spaces, minimalist interiors
Caring for Your Bowl: Hand wash using mild soap and tepid water. The non-porous composition releases residue immediately without staining. Avoid dishwasher to maintain the brushstroke print's delicate tonal transitions.
Bring This Home Where ink meets intention, a vessel that honours both emptiness and form, hygiene and contemplation.
Designer Bowls
- Hygienic stonemax resin
- Anti-bacterial properties
- Non-porous surface
- Smooth easy clean material
- Handmade to order
Hand wash only.
