Along the grain of the timeworn sapwood, the heartwood of a wooden structure remains. On this core hangs an old piece of dark metal. That dark metal calls Duseok. The piece of metal still connects the frame to the door, which are of similar material but serve different functions.
Art direction & Supervising, Product design
「 Our traditional beauty emblazoned with a hammer on the metal. 」
Du-seok has a function of connector. Because it has color of bean so called Du(bean)-seok. Easy to handle than iron and has a similar feature of gold so used to enhance the dignity of the place. We studied the forgotten Du-seok and reinterpreted them to suit our current taste. A number of tablewares have been developed to enable the Du-seok to be used in everyday life.
Duseok Wall Rack
We Modernized the traditional style to produced Du-seok fork. For each fork, a modernized pattern was applied with various traditional pattern to wish for a blessing. Fork, which naturally connects with the pattern, adds an unusual aspect to the class.
Du-seok Furniture Clip
We have engraved patterns on the furniture clip that we hope to have a personality, an attitude, longness and an activity in our lives. Since ancient times, we have enjoyed using visual elements that express our wishes. By producing furniture clips of our wishes, we not only succeeded traditional technology but also inherited the spirit of our ancestors.
Du-seok Accessories : Necklace & Brooch & Bangle
We made Du-seok Bangle with a natural texture with a hammer. The most basic form focuses on material and texture. It will naturally blend in in a concise form to help you dress up in a stylish way. Du-seok brooch is a natural arrangement of the Sungsungyi and Bo Sang hwa patterns, one of the traditional Du-Seok patterns. A natural look is felt in the form of an amorphous shape and the pattern of brooch that leads to an oblique line. It is a necklace engraved with one of the traditional Du-Seok patterns, Sungsungyi and Bo Sang hwa patterns. The succinct form of the circle and the insinuation pattern, which leads to the oblique line, show the exquisite combination of tradition and modern times. The lines of the Bo Sang hwa patterns stand out. The texture of hammering made by the craftsman.
Du-seok Napkin Holder
We produced a napkin holder that is a modern reproduction of traditional culture. The patterns of Bosanghwa, Peony, Sungsungyi, wild rose flower were applied to the traditional technique of Du-seok through various attempts. The smooth and elegant patterns and napkin holder’s shape are harmonized. Traditional patterns engraved with hammering bring the beauty of the past to our table.
Du-seok Napkin Ring
We produced a napkin ring that is a modern reproduction of traditional culture. The patterns of Bosanghwa, pledge, dandelion hall seed, chrysanthemum and puckle flower were applied to the traditional technique of Du-seok through various attempts. The smooth and elegant patterns and napkin ring curves are harmonized. Traditional patterns engraved with hammering bring the beauty of the past to our table.
Du-seok Business Card Holder
The Du-seok business card holder arrangement consists of a variety of patterns, including richness and auspiciousness. It's good to put in business cards, memos, and other precious and cherished things. The smooth and elegant patterns and buisness card holder’s shape are harmonized. Traditional patterns engraved with hammering bring the beauty of the past to our life.
Sponsor : YÉOL
Project name Duseok Product
Date 2017
Client YÉOL
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