{"product_id":"korean-ceramic-cutlery-rest","title":"Korean Ceramic Cutlery Rest","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHandcrafted by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOctober Kim (Siwol Kim)\u003c\/span\u003e in Korea, this ceramic cutlery rest reflects the artist’s exploration of stone-like forms through earth and sand. Kim’s practice transforms materials weathered from stone into objects that return visually and texturally to their geological origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith its softly irregular oval shape and naturally speckled surface, each piece resembles a small river stone. Subtle variations in form, texture, and markings reveal the hand of the maker and make every piece unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDesigned to hold chopsticks, a spoon, or other cutlery, it brings a quiet, sculptural element to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: W 2.75\" x L 2\" x H .25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHandcrafted in Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout October Kim: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist Siwol October Kim offers a contemporary reinterpretation of rock formations. Sand and earth, weathered from boulders, are presented to the artisan as materials. Through human touch, wind, and fire, these elements solidify back into stone. Existing between nature and artifice, the solid, coarse materiality of the stone captures a moment that reverses the passage of weathering and time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"October Kim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48411945173181,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5217\/3245\/files\/IMG_4322.jpg?v=1788983966","url":"https:\/\/www.earthenarchive.com\/products\/korean-ceramic-cutlery-rest","provider":"EarthenArchive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}