Muundo Clay and Sway by Duali Kikombe na Duali Studio ni mshindi mashuhuri wa tuzo ya kifahari ya 2026 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award katika Kategoria ya Mashindano ya Usanifu wa Vyombo vya Kuokea, Mezani, Kunywa na Kupikia.
ShabaVyombo vya Jikoni· 2026
Clay and Sway by Duali Kikombe
na Duali Studio
Mteja: Duali Studio
Mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award katika Kategoria ya Vyombo vya Jikoni
Mshindi wa Tuzo Aliyethibitishwa
Thibitisha Hali ya Tuzo kwa #176424Muundo
Kuhusu Clay and Sway by Duali Kikombe
Dhana ya Duali kupitia kikombe cha Clay and Sway ilikuwa kuunda mazungumzo kati ya vipengele viwili vinavyopingana lakini vyenye upatanifu, uimara baridi na thabiti wa kauri (udongo) pamoja na mwendo laini na wenye nguvu wa vishada (bembea). Changamoto ilikuwa kubuni kitu ambacho hakingekaa tu mezani bali kingeishi juu yake. Uchunguzi wa jinsi kitu kilichotulia kinavyoweza kujazwa hisia ya uhai. Muundo wa wino uliomwagwa kwa mkono juu ya kikombe unahakikisha hakuna vikombe viwili vinavyofanana kabisa. Kisha vishada hufungwa kwa mkono kwenye matundu yaliyotobolewa ili kuhakikisha muunganiko safi na wa kweli kati ya vifaa hivyo viwili.
Utambuzi
Kuhusu Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Clay and Sway by Duali Kikombe ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Clay and Sway by Duali Kikombe inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Clay and Sway by Duali Kikombe hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.
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Vifaa vya Habari
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- Sifa za Kipekee
- Clay and Sway mug is a minimalist porcelain canvas, made dramatic with spontaneous, hand splattered ink pattern which ensures no two mugs are ever identical. The half-moon handle has textile tassels which are not merely glued on. The tassels are meticulously threaded and hand-tied into the precision-drilled apertures which are integrated directly into the handle during its formation. This is a first-of-its kind mug which fuses porcelain and textile into a functional coffee mug.
- Vipimo na Ufungashaji
- The product dimensions with the handle are 292mm x 76mm x 89mm. We used 3D modelling software for prototyping of handle ergonomics and traditional clay modelling to understand weight and balance. The handle’s specific curvature and the tassel’s weight were meticulously calculated and prototyped using 3D modelling to ensure the perfect balance, preventing any tipping or strain on the wrist. Each tassel is hand-tied and cut to precision to maintain the length with the mug body.
- Lebo
- clay and sway, coffeemugcouture, mug with charms, tassels mug, coffee mug with charms
- Teknolojia ya Uzalishaji
- Our product is entirely handmade from fine porcelain. Each mug is individually hand splattered with glaze which ensures no two mugs are ever identical. Each mug body is individually slip-cast, followed by the manual attachment of its handle. We then drill the handle's apertures before the piece undergoes a patient, multi-day air-drying process. The final assembly is an entirely manual stage: skilled artisans, who specialise in intricate thread work, personally tie every tassel to the cured porcelain, ensuring each mug meets our standards of craftsmanship.
- Changamoto ya Ubunifu
- Finding the right textile for the mug that is so functional in use was one of the hardest challenge. Our objective was to identify a material with three key performance attributes - exceptional colorfastness, rapid drying capabilities, and shape retention. After subjecting a wide range of textiles to rigorous and repeated wash cycles, we successfully finalized a specialized thread that meets these demanding criteria, ensuring both the beauty and longevity of the final product.
- Utafiti
- Our research objective was to understand technical feasibility, see the market uniqueness, check durability and to understand the user experience. Over eight months, we subjected over 20 different types of textile threads to a series of aging tests. The primary test involved repeated washing cycles in a standard washing machine for the colour bleed, shape deformation and drying time. We used 3D modelling software for rapid prototyping of handle ergonomics to understand weight and balance. The handle’s specific curvature and the tassel’s weight were meticulously calculated and prototyped using 3D modelling to ensure the perfect balance, preventing any tipping or strain on the wrist. We then conducted sessions with a curated group of 20 participants, comprising design professionals, home decor enthusiasts, and daily coffee drinkers.
- Msukumo
- Why must our most-used daily objects be purely utilitarian? Why can’t they possess the sensory richness, the engagement and personality we expect from couture fashion? We envisioned an object that would not just sit on a table, but live on it. The concept was to create a dialogue between two opposing elements, the cool and rigid permanence of porcelain(clay) and the soft, dynamic movement of textiles(sway). An exploration of how a static object can be imbued with a sense of life.
- Muda wa Mradi
- The ideation of the mug started in July 2024 and the mug was launched in June 2025. The entire mug is handmade in our Duali Studio in India and the textile artisans who specialise in thread work have finished the tassel work in their workshop. Our production is a multi-stage process where semi-finished porcelain bodies are transported to be paired with tassels. They are then packaged back in the studio and are ready for dispatch.
- Mtiririko wa Uendeshaji
- The function of a mug is to hold a beverage. We transformed its true function from a mundane moment to a sensory experience. The entirely non-adhesive method of attaching the tassels ensures a clean, secure and honest connection between the two materials - porcelain and textile.
- Hataza
- This design has an Indian Registration. Indian Registration number is 463008-001.
- Wanatimu
- Nishi Patel
Devika Mistry
Preeti Nag - Haki za Picha
- All the images, videos and the sound belongs to our in-house Duali Studio team.
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