21g

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Product Facts

Project name

21g

Award year

2017

designed as

Bachelor thesis

Length

100CM

Width

100CM

Height

50CM

Weight

0.2KG

Material specification

Paper, lacquer

Designation

Tableware collection

Description

Traditional Korean lacquerware is made using secretions from the Ott tree. Extremely labour intensive and costly, the technique is becoming increasingly rare. Impressed by the properties of this waterproof, durable, antibacterial and eco-friendly lacquer, Seungbin Yang brings a modern version to the table with '21g', using a paper base instead of wood. What was once luxurious and heavy has now become light and modern, designed for everyday use.

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