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Ma'an

Place

Eindhoven

Date

August 2020

Type

Design

Let us delve into the world of archetypes and their intriguing existence. Why do certain objects possess a timeless quality that aligns perfectly with their intended function? How have these forms become ingrained in our collective subconscious?
Introducing Ma’an, a thoughtfully crafted collection of handmade tools and objects made from glass, stainless steel, copper, and porcelain, specifically designed for water consumption.

Inspired by the natural motions of our bodies and the energy we imbue into materials like clay and plaster, Ma’an reimagines the traditional notion of holding and operating containers.Instead of conforming our hands to fit handles, Ma’an transforms the containers themselves, making them intuitive and instinctive to use. By allowing motion to shape form, and form to follow the contours of our anatomy, Ma’an achieves a seamless fusion of aesthetics and practicality.

Ma’an, handmade drinking vessels by Marwane Soumer

Drinking vessels, Research.

  • Date: 2020
  • Material: Porcelain, copper, glass, stainless steel
  • Type: Handmade objects for drinking water
  • Place: Eindhoven, Netherlands

Ma’an is a collection of handmade objects for drinking water, in porcelain, copper, glass and stainless steel.

Instead of asking the hand to fit a handle, each container takes its shape from the gesture: holding, pouring, bringing water to the mouth.

Motion shapes the form, and the form follows the body.

A work by Marwane Soumer, Studio Soumer. All works.

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