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The New Craft

"Industrialised Craftwork" is Maruni's design philosophy, this short film explains why /

 

 

This short film documents the making of a Hiroshima Chair at the Maruni factory. The manufacturing process combines traditional Japanese craft with cutting edge technology. The company worked closely with Naoto Fukasawa to develop a "simple, subtle structure" that still has a human warmth to it.

 

 

(Video: Maruni Wood Industries, Music: Die Mensch-Maschine by Kraftwerk)

 

 


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Post by Claire Gittins