Arch Bowl
Design by Ali Bakova
Despite its reductive form, this NUDE Arch bowl presents a unique detail: a gentle curve of the base, which reflects the light in a delightful swirl. Crafted from lead-free crystal, it’s ideally matched with the set of whisky glasses and a whisky bottle from the same collection — their clever, interlocking design allows all elements to mix and match seamlessly.
INTRODUCING
Ali Bakova
Turkish industrial designer Ali Bakova works from a studio in the large industrial zone of Istanbul’s business district, Maslak, where creative offices and auto repair shops – designers and industry – live side-by-side. In 2015, Bakova, who is also one of the city’s most respected design educators, co-curated an exhibition entitled Atölye Maslak Maker Culture during which the small-scale production of artistic and artisanal objects was conducted on-site, using 3D printers. Bakova’s work can be playful – he may fashion a cat from Iznik tiles or a wooden chair taking its cues from the iconic Galata Bridge – but it also focuses on purity, what is essential and smart functionality.
