Made by TEORI · Kurashiki, Okayama
Bent Bamboo Wall Clock, 30 cm | TEORI
Meet the maker
Kurashiki, Okayama
A bamboo furniture and homeware maker in Kurashiki, Okayama, founded in 1989. TEORI turns locally harvested bamboo into laminated bamboo in its...
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A clock that shows off the grain of bamboo
The face of this wall clock is set at a gentle tilt towards the room, so the bamboo grain and the time are easy to see from the sofa. The thin rim is beautifully finished, and the outer edge is painted black so the clock suits any wall. A lovely gift for a new home.
The strength of the bamboo ruler
Do you remember the bamboo rulers used at school? Bamboo was chosen because even when thin, it bends without breaking, so a ruler could last all the way through school. TEORI uses this same springy strength to bend thin laminated bamboo into the shape of this clock.
Why laminated bamboo?
Bamboo is remarkably strong. It resists bending and compression, hardly warps after it is worked, and is naturally antibacterial and deodorising, which is why it is used for things like library shelving. On its own, though, a bamboo cane can only be made into a limited range of things. TEORI takes the time to turn bamboo into laminated bamboo: strips are planed, dried and glued into solid blocks that can be shaped into almost anything. The end grain of many strips joined together creates a natural pattern that is a design in itself. Bamboo also grows back without replanting and is ready to use in three to five years, making it a truly sustainable material.
Ships directly from the maker in Okayama.
About TEORI
TEORI is a bamboo specialist in Mabi, Kurashiki, Okayama, founded in 1989. Its name comes from a German word standing for the basics and the starting point. TEORI manages its own bamboo groves, produces laminated bamboo in its own factory, and works with designers who have local ties to create furniture and homeware that bring out bamboo’s strength and beauty.
Specifications
- Size: approx. 30 cm (11.8 in) diameter; rim depth 4 cm (1.6 in)
- Material: laminated bamboo
- Finish: outside black urethane coating, inside clear urethane coating
- Made in Japan (Okayama)
Care
- Dust with a soft dry cloth. Avoid hanging it where it gets direct sunlight or high humidity.
The maker behind this piece
TEORI
Kurashiki, Okayama
A bamboo furniture and homeware maker in Kurashiki, Okayama, founded in 1989. TEORI turns locally harvested bamboo into laminated bamboo in its own factory, and with designers who have local ties creates clocks, bowls and kitchenware that show off bamboo’s strength and beautiful grain.
