{"product_id":"aa124","title":"ru: 002 (Ring)","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust as a single sound can make us aware of silence, and a disturbance in water can reveal its clarity, perhaps objects and the sense of presence are related like figure and ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps what takes shape here is what flows behind the form that stays. \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eThe form remained because I sensed what was flowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI named it “ru”, bringing together the two Japanese characters 留 (ru, to remain) and 流 (ru, to flow), reflecting this relationship between figure and ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"ru\" simply took shape as I explored how to give form to a sense of presence—something beyond mere beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a presence I first become aware of in the act of trying to leave something behind. \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eBecause I sensed that presence, a form remained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiro Kashihara\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI create small supporting pieces that make table settings both charming and delicious. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI began making cutlery because my wife, who loves cooking, had collected beautiful tableware and cutlery. I started making them because I wanted to delight her and help her enjoy wonderful tea times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI began producing in earnest in 2020, establishing a style centered on materials that develop a beautiful patina, such as brass and white metal, under the concept of “cutlery that grows with you.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eToday, I view cutlery as a canvas and create new works by incorporating simple designs inspired by scenes and things I find beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eEach piece is handcrafted by the artist.\u003cbr\u003eThe texture, color, shape, and size of the piece you receive may differ from those shown in the photographs, so please enjoy these differences as part of each piece’s unique character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.088%;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8004%;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.8494%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. 11 (M): Approx. 19 mm diameter × 8 mm height\u003cbr\u003eOuter box size (same for all sizes): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e36 mm height × 31 mm width × 26 mm depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8004%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.8494%;\"\u003eApprox. 1 g\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e (approx. 9 g including outer box)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8004%;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.8494%;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrass (C2801)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8004%;\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.8494%;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.8004%;\"\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65.8494%;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials that develop a patina easily, such as brass, white metal, and silver, are used. A surface protector is applied to polished pieces. Pieces with an antique finish are left untreated to allow you to enjoy the natural texture of the material.\u003cbr\u003eIf you are concerned about tarnishing or rust, please gently polish the piece with a polishing cloth designed for precious metals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf moisture comes into contact with the piece, please wipe it thoroughly before storing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is handmade, so there may be individual differences in length and shape. Please note that the pieces are intentionally finished with an aged texture and may therefore have minor scratches as part of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product may cause a metal allergy. If you experience any adverse reactions, please discontinue use and consult a doctor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"樫原ヒロ","offers":[{"title":"Brass \/ No. 11","offer_id":46457689735347,"sku":"AA124-BR-GD-11","price":27500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/9802\/4115\/files\/DSCF6071.webp?v=1794562435","url":"https:\/\/shop.konohino.com\/en\/products\/aa124","provider":"コノヒノ道具店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}