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Aurora Vessel Edition

A limited collection of cloisonné vessels translating Hokkaido’s aurora borealis into enamel gradients. These objects merge analog flame-work with augmented reality narratives, inviting collectors to experience light as ritual.

Aurora cloisonné vessel

Edition Overview

Each vessel is hand-formed with recycled copper, layered with translucent enamel powders, and finished with an iridescent glaze that shifts under changing light. The collection is accompanied by a digital portal revealing the story through atmospheric audio and aurora-inspired motion graphics.

  • • Edition Size: 80 vessels, each unique in gradient formation
  • • Dimensions: 18 cm x 10 cm, with detachable base plate
  • • Digital Companion: AR experience accessible via QR card
  • • Launch Date: December 2025

Process Narratives

Kiln Dialogues

After each kiln firing, artisans note light behaviors in a shared lab journal. These observations inform the next enamel layer, ensuring gradients mimic aurora bands with integrity.

Sensorial Score

Resident composer Aya Toru crafted a soundscape using field recordings from Hokkaido’s night winds, creating a sonic bridge for collectors engaging with the AR experience.

Sustainable Metals

Copper sheets are sourced from architectural salvage in Kyoto. Each sheet is ritualistically cleansed with matcha-infused water before bending into vessel forms.

Collector Journey

  1. 1. Receive an invitation to a virtual unveiling with our artisans.
  2. 2. Select your vessel based on gradient resonance and motif linework.
  3. 3. Access the AR portal to unlock aurora soundscapes and narrative films.
  4. 4. Join quarterly gatherings for restorative care sessions and enamel upkeep.

Reserve Your Vessel

Submit the form to receive allocation details and collector membership guidelines.