fragments of Imai Daruma Naya

 As kyoji's first collection for ma_do, "fragments" are carefully curated objects that have been given new life as art pieces. Drawing from each of the ten participating makers that make up kyoji, the objects range from offcuts, pieces that are work-in-progress, to experimental samples – allowing people to feel the manufacturing process and the texture of materials behind Japanese craft.

 Moulded pieces of recycled paper, the material used for Daruma dolls, are painted red with gofun, a colour used in Daruma finishing, and made into pieces of the Imai Daruma. Like the Daruma, it has a single letter by a craftsman.

 How can we package the essence of Japanese craftsmanship into a form of self-expression? This is the question that gave birth to "ma_do". A play on the Japanese word for window, the geometric, stainless steel frames are designed to be a platform for showcasing special objects inside your home – transforming your wall into a portal to another world. You can choose from ten different types of art to display from "fragments", the first collection by kyoji for ma_do, but you can also display or hang other small knick-knacks dear to you.

Contains:

• fragments: Part of Daruma Doll
• ma_do frame: Maru
• beading thread
  
  

Materials: 

• fragments: Recycled paper, Acrylic paint, Chalk
• ma_do frame: Stainless steel
• beading thread: Nylon, Stainless steel 
  
  

ma_do frame dimensions:  Diameter 250mm x Thickness 35.5mm

Box dimensions:  290 x 265 x 39 mm


Instructions for care: This product is fragile so please handle gently. 

Note: There are individual differences in the fragments. Also, the fragments are not selectable.