1RIN vases transform number 1 through Japanese craft traditions

Tokyo design studio KUMAnoTE has launched 1RIN, a collection of single-stem vases shaped like the number 1, produced using three distinct Japanese craft techniques. The porcelain version is made in Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, featuring a refined white surface. The bronze edition comes from Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, using traditional casting methods that develop patina over time. The wood-carved versions are crafted in Yakumo, Hokkaido, employing carving techniques from the region's bear-carving tradition. Each vase measures 111 mm in height, reinforcing the numerical concept. The project explores how a single geometric form can be reinterpreted through different materials and regional production methods, while maintaining a shared design language. 1RIN functions both as a functional vase and as a framework for contemporary Japanese craftsmanship.