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Coastal Bam نمک کا مرتبان by Liang Hou

Coastal Bam نمک کا مرتبان by Liang Hou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award آہنی انعام in بیکنگ برتن، دسترخوان، پینے کے برتن اور کھانا پکانے کے برتن ڈیزائن Competition Category.


لوہاباورچی خانے کا سامان· 2025

Coastal Bam نمک کا مرتبان

by Liang Hou

Client: Zhejiang University

A' Design Award آہنی انعام Winner in باورچی خانے کا سامان Category

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The Design

About Coastal Bam نمک کا مرتبان

کوسٹل بام ایک نمک کا مرتبان ہے جو جنوب مشرقی چین کے ساحلی علاقوں میں نمکین پانی (برائن) جمع کرنے کے لیے ڈیزائن کیا گیا ہے۔ کھردرا نمک اوپر کھلے بانس کے چنے دار حصے میں رکھا جاتا ہے اور روزمرہ کھانا پکانے کے لیے ہاتھ سے نکالا جاتا ہے۔ نم فضا میں کھردرا نمک آہستہ آہستہ گھل جاتا ہے، اور نمکین پانی بانس سے بنی دو بنی ہوئی چھلنیوں سے گزر کر ناخالصیوں سے پاک ہو جاتا ہے۔ اس صاف نمکین پانی کو پھر توفو اور دیگر سویا مصنوعات بنانے یا کھانے کو ذائقہ دار بنانے کے لیے استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔ ہاتھ سے بنے ہوئے موسو بانس کے چنے دار حصے کو 300 ملی لیٹر کی زنگ مزاحم ایلومینیم الائے بوتل کے ساتھ جوڑا گیا ہے، جو ایک مقامی دستکاری کو روزمرہ باورچی خانے کے کام سے مربوط کرتا ہے۔

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award آہنی انعام

Coastal Bam نمک کا مرتبان A' Design Award آہنی انعام کا فاتح ہے، جو ان اچھے ڈیزائنز کو دیا جانے والا باوقار اعتراف ہے جو اچھی طرح ڈیزائن کی گئی تخلیقات سے متوقع پیشہ ورانہ اور صنعتی تقاضوں کو پورا کرتے ہیں۔ آہنی انعام کے فاتحین اپنے تخلیق کاروں کی عظیم مہارت، اعلیٰ تخصص، ماہرانہ فہم اور تخلیقی صلاحیت کو ظاہر کرتے ہیں۔ Coastal Bam نمک کا مرتبان سے توقع کی جاتی ہے کہ وہ ایک نہایت قدر کی جانے والی، سراہی جانے والی اور عزیز تخلیق ہوگا جو عملی اور جدید ہے۔ A' Design Award آہنی انعام جیتنے والا یہ ڈیزائن صنعت کے بہترین طریقوں کو یکجا کرتا ہے اور مہارت اور ہنر سے جڑی ہوئی قابل تکنیکی خصوصیات رکھتا ہے۔ Coastal Bam نمک کا مرتبان اپنی باریک بینی کی وجہ سے قابل احترام ہے اور معیار زندگی کی ایسی بہتری فراہم کرنے کے لیے ڈیزائن کیا گیا ہے جو دنیا کو ایک بہتر جگہ بنانے میں مدد دیتی ہے۔

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
CoastalBam Jar is a salt container designed for Chinese coastal communities to collect brine from coarse salt used in tofu and soy product preparation. It integrates dual bamboo weaving filters with a metal vessel to improve durability and hygiene. Drawing from regional customs and Feng Shui principles, the design modernizes tradition while ensuring cultural relevance and everyday usability.
Dimensions & Packaging
Overall Height: 12.00 cm
Crystal Funnel Diameter: 16.00 cm
Crystal Funnel Height: 2.50 cm
Filter Funnel Diameter: 10.00 cm
Filter Funnel Height: 8.00 cm
Metal Bottle Opening Diameter: 10.00 cm
Metal Bottle Bottom Diameter: 6.00 cm
Metal Bottle Capacity: 300 ml
Bamboo Weaving Filter Aperture: 2 mm (Crystal Funnel), 0.5 mm (Filter Funnel)
Bamboo Weaving Funnel Material: Southeast Coastal Moso Bamboo
Metal Bottle Material: Aluminum Alloy (Corrosion-resistant Treatment)
Weight: Approx. 500 g
Color: Natural Bamboo Color, Green (Plastic Ring)
Tags
Bamboo weaving, folklore, kitchenware, fishermen, salt pot
Production Technology
CoastalBam Jar combines traditional handmade bamboo weaving with modern metal processing technology. The bamboo weaving part adopts hexagonal holes and cross weaving method, which not only enhances the air permeability and filtration effect, but also ensures the smooth flow of brine. The metal bottle body is closely integrated with the bamboo weaving part through precise CNC processing.
Design Challenge
The most challenging aspect of this project was mastering the bamboo weaving techniques. As a beginner in this ancient intangible cultural heritage craft, I initially felt overwhelmed by the vastly different rules of each weaving method. Under the guidance of traditional artisans, I practiced tirelessly—from cross weaving to trapezoidal weaving, and finally to hexagonal weaving. My fingers were cut countless times during this process. Ultimately, I mastered each method and understood their unique characteristics, allowing me to seamlessly integrate this ancient craft into the design.
Research
This design research is an applied ethnographic study aimed at improving tools for coastal fishermen. The goal was to create a sustainable salt jar that aligns with traditional practices while solving issues like brine contamination. Through fieldwork and material testing, we identified challenges in fishermen’s cooking routines. The Brine Jar features an open-mouth design, inspired by fishermen’s habit of using their fingers to measure salt and the tradition of leaving coarse salt for Feng Shui purposes. We also explored bamboo weaving techniques to integrate them into the design.
Inspiration
Inspired by traditional fishermen in southeastern China, this design addresses the local practice of collecting brine from deliquescent coarse salt, which contains magnesium chloride impurities. To support this sustainable process, porous salt jars are crafted using regional bamboo weaving techniques. Bamboo, known for its flexibility and fast growth, is deeply rooted in the local culture and offers an eco-friendly solution for effective brine filtration.
Project Duration
This project commenced in January 2024 in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, and was completed in March 2024 in Xiangshan, a traditional fishing village in Zhejiang. Following its completion, the design received the prestigious Red Dot Design Award in June 2024, recognizing its innovative approach and cultural significance. In October 2024, the project was showcased at the Red Dot Museum in Singapore.
Operation Flow
Step 1: The user places the coarse salt on top of the crystal funnel and uses their hand to scoop the salt for daily cooking.
Step 2: In the humid coastal environment, the coarse salt gradually deliquesces, and the brine flows into the filter funnel, where impurities are further separated to yield clean brine.
Step 3: The user uses the collected brine to make traditional soy products or season food.
Patents
Copyright © [LiangHou], [2024]. All rights reserved.
Team Members
Liang Hou
Wenqi Wu
Yichen Chen
Hanshu Shen
Image Credits
Image #1: Creator LiangHou, CoastalBam Jar, 2024.
Image #2: Creator LiangHou, CoastalBam Jar, 2024.
Image #3: Creator LiangHou, CoastalBam Jar, 2024.
Image #4: Creator LiangHou, CoastalBam Jar, 2024.
Image #5: Creator LiangHou, CoastalBam Jar, 2024.

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