"What makes the Sungai Carafe particularly compelling is how it transforms this waste stream into something beautiful and functional. Through a collaboration between material researcher Sara Howard, Kevala Ceramics, and river cleanup initiative Sungai Watch, discarded glass bottles retrieved from Bali's rivers become elegant ceramic vessels that embody the philosophy of restoration and renewal. Designers: Sara Howard, Kevala Ceramics The material innovation process begins with the 155 river warriors at Sungai Watch, who collect roughly 26,300 kilograms of glass waste annually from Bali's waterways."
"Sara Howard then crushes, refines, and transforms this glass into a new ceramic material, creating a direct supply chain that bypasses traditional mining and importation. Kevala Ceramics' skilled artisans handcraft each carafe, bringing the innovative material to life through traditional techniques. Of course, the design itself reflects the journey of transformation that defines the project. The carafe's smooth, organic silhouette references the flow of water while its subtle translucency and unique surface texture showcase the character of the reclaimed material."
The Sungai Carafe repurposes glass waste from Bali's rivers into a new ceramic material and finished vessels. Sungai Watch's 155 river collectors gather roughly 26,300 kilograms of glass annually, which is crushed, refined, and transformed by material researcher Sara Howard. The process creates a direct supply chain that bypasses traditional mining and importation. Kevala Ceramics' artisans handcraft each carafe using traditional techniques, yielding smooth, organic silhouettes with subtle translucency and unique surface textures. Each piece is one-of-a-kind and functional for homes and hospitality. The initiative reduces reliance on imported raw materials, lowers associated carbon footprint, and supports local economies through ethical sourcing.
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