Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Kiri


The Kiri wristwatch is the creation of Japan’s industrial designer Masayuki Kurokawa. His minimalist aesthetic and respect for simple textures is fully pronounced in this piece. Kurokawa is known for taking the most undervalued materials and turning them into something exquisite (some of you might recall his GOM rubber series, now displayed in MoMa’s permanent collection). The dial, made from mineral glass, mirrors the semi-opaqueness of the silicone bracelet and completes the look of the piece.