Description
Quail grass features flame-like forms composed of many small flowers. This robust plant is tolerant of high temperatures and dryness, allowing it to thrive even in wastelands. Its scientific name, argentea, meaning ‘silvery,’ is derived from the flowers’ color, which changes from dark red to silvery white.
Shiro Kuramata once said, “Enchantment should also be considered as function.” This reflects humanity’s long fascination with time, stretching back to the discovery of ancient ambers preserving million-year-old life. Our desire to freeze moments in time may stem from a deeper curiosity about our existence or the wish to capture fleeting beauty.
Sola Cubes, crafted by Usage No Nedoko in Kyoto, embody this philosophy. These cubes combine traditional Japanese values of reverence for nature and appreciation of overlooked elements. Encased in hand-polished crystal clear acrylic resin, each cube holds a preserved leaf, seed, or flower, offering a meditative glimpse into nature’s beauty—similar to Kuramata’s “Miss Blanche,” but using real organic materials.
Care Instructions:
– Acrylic resin may turn yellow over time due to ultraviolet rays, so please avoid placing it under direct sunlight.
– Sola cubes are handmade by craftsmen one by one. The size, colors, and shape of the subject have distinct differences, as with nature.
– Avoid using or placing under high temperatures.
Materials: Acrylic Resin, Dried Plants
Source: Kyoto
Dimensions: L4 x D4 x H4 cm
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I bought this Sola Cube as a unique desk piece, and it’s definitely a conversation starter. The quail grass looks delicate and well-preserved in the acrylic, though I wish the base had more stability. It’s a bit pricey for its size, but the craftsmanship justifies the cost. I placed it where it catches morning light—beautiful. Not sure what ‘patriot awards’ have to do with it, but this cube feels like a quiet celebration of nature.