Brass Paperweight (Square)

C$55.00
Article code P-6602
This lovely paperweight is made of sand-cast brass, with alternating polished and textured faces.
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Design  Oji Masanori
Manufacturer  Futagami
Made in  Japan
Dimensions 3x3x3cm
Colour & Materiality  Brass

Oji Masanori is a Japanese designer with a special interest in the objects of everyday life—his design process involves careful consideration of the lives of its users and the manufacturing process by which it’s created. Professionally trained in calligraphy and architecture, he founded his studio in 2004 after working for several years as an architect and graphic designer. His work is strongly influenced by Japan’s rich history of craft while looking to the future of industry.

Futagami is one of the oldest Japanese brass foundries, located in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, a place known for its history of brassworks. Founded in 1897, Futagami gained a reputation for the manufacture of fittings for temples in the Buddhist tradition. The company has since developed a contemporary line of homewares, working with the same commitment to quality and technique they have for generations.