Noticed recently: a collection of jewelry-like hardware from Canadian industrial designer Maha Alavi whose practice is based out of Tokyo, Japan. Trained in philosophy and psychology, Alavi cites travels to Berlin, Kyoto, and Singapore as inspiration while experimenting with clay bodies before casting hardware in solid bronze. Pieces are cast out of a small, family-run foundry in Northern India working with recycled metals. Her commitment to sustainability and small batch production means that her solid hardware is made of recycled metals and are also designed to be recycled themselves. Here is a look at a few of our favorite pieces.
Above: The Cercle Pull Thick is designed to be both playful and robust, as the designer explains, while being balance and romantic. It can be installed vertically or horizontally and best used in pairs or multiples; $140. Above: The Oval Knob/Hook is available in a polished natural bronze, polished white bronze, or matte black; $135. Above: The Lua Knob features delicate angles and a smaller profile; $50. Above: The Momi Pull is from a collection of hardware inspired by ripe fruit ready to be picked. Designed with an organic feel and soft edges and curves. Shown in polished copper but also available in white bronze and polished brass; $165. Above: The Momi Knob/Hook Short Mini is designed to be used as a wall hook, cabinet knob, appliance knob, and dummy door knob; $125. Above: The Bean Knob explores mixed metals with natural bronze, white bronze, and brass in one form. Each piece is sculpted from clay or wax, then cast directly. The knob can be used as either a cabinet or door pull; $140. Above: The Totem Appliance Pull is inspired by the stacking shapes of Japanese Kokeshi dolls and cast from solid bronze and brass; $465 each. Above: The Cercle Knob Large plays with geometry and weight cast from solid bronze; $140. Above: The Fauna Wall Hook is inspired by a golden hour hike in the mountain ranges of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland. The shape is strong and organic and cast from solid bronze; $185. Above: A photograph of Alavi with hardware samples.
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