portable tea ceremony set
KAIKA
FALL 2023
HIGH IRON STONEWARE - CUSTOM GLAZE - WALNUT
8.5” x 10” x 17”
Kaika is a portable tea ceremony set that can be fully deployed in both an outdoor and indoor setting. Designed as an “in-between” intermezzo for a NYC restaurant, Kaika offers a two-tiered basket holding four tea cups, a matcha chawan, and a compartment for a wide variety of accompaniments. Taking inspiration from Japanese temple architecture and bento boxes, Kaika grants the user a piece of tradition and experience on any adventure.
SKETCHES
form and basket ideations
3D SKETCH MODELS
low fidelity paper/cardboard models
Two-tiered basket prototype with fluid handle. bristol construction with brass split pins.
Two-tiered basket prototype deployed.
Full scale teacup basket model.
a gallery depicting the fabrication process
