AYA · KI # 4

Inspiration

The name of this series came from a free composition, inspired by the Japanese kanji «Aya» and «Ki» for their evocative and poetic power.

The Kanji «Aya» expresses the sophisticated beauty of silk fabrics; it evokes the interplay of light and transparency, the refined elegance of shapes and colors.

The Kanji «Ki» embodies the subtle spirit, the vital energy, and the soul. It also means tree and wood.

Aesthetics & Composition

Exhibition showcase in the minimalist Art Deco aesthetic trend.
Fully proportioned to the Golden Ratio, the shapes and lines are sober and refined.
The moulding is simplified to the extreme to emphasize and reveal the overall harmony, with a subtle lightness.

The woods used – Sycamore maple and Black walnut – create elegant and sophisticated games of color and light.
The slightly wavy and sometimes mottled grain patterns feature tight, quarter-sawn ray flakes.
Their subtle reflections respond to the warm and golden tones of brushed, hand-patinated brass, in a refined and delicate dialogue.

The matte-satin "velvet" finish enhances the overall effect, lending it warmth, softness, and depth.

The transparency of the glass emphasizes the interplay of light and texture, while the Washis – Japanese paper – complete the picture with a poetic touch, inspiring voluptuousness and serenity.

Materials

Wood

Sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) and Black walnut (Juglans nigra L.) harvested and sawn in the Vaud Jura, Swiss Wood certified and labeled.

Brass

Certified under RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive), REACH (European Chemicals Regulation), and SWISS SAFETY CENTER (an independent testing laboratory accredited by the Swiss Federal Accreditation Service).

Finishes

Environmentally friendly oil, free of drying agents, lead or colbalt. Complies with the toy safety standard EN 71-3.

Environmentally friendly wax, drier-free, lead-free, and oxime-free. Complies with the EN 71-3 toy safety standard. A-rating according to the ISO 16000 standard (indoor air emissions)

Washis

Traditional Japanese paper. Imported directly from a family-run artisanal workshop in the Shikoku region, which for eight generations has been crafting eco-friendly paper using traditional methods and natural, renewable fibers.

Back and base: Asarakusui on Kozo premium. Natural fibers with Kozo and Abaca pulp.

Logo

Birdseye maple and Macassar ebony veneers.

Glasses

4 mm toughened safety glasses.

Felt

Glued to underside of the base to protect your most delicate surfaces. A blend of virgin sheep’s wool felt and cellulose wool (plant-based fiber), made in Switzerland.

Certified under RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive), REACH (European Chemicals Regulation), OEKO-TEX (sustainably produced in socially responsible factories), SHEEP FRIENDLY (animal protection and welfare), and SWISS TEXTILES (associated Swiss manufacturers).