H I N E R I is a piece born to elevate the ritual and aesthetics of the dining table. It is conceived as a small functional sculpture that merges the soy sauce pitcher and the bowl into a single object. The primary visual goal of this union is to banish the commercial bottle and its loud label, which disrupt the harmony and beauty of the tableware. In its place, we offer a clean object that harmonizes with the rest of the table setting.
The entire piece takes shape in glass. We chose this material because it is pure and completely hygienic, but especially for what it reveals.
Its transparency allows us to observe the soul of the object—how the liquid rests at the bottom, how it rises to the surface, and, above all, the visual contrast between the geometric hardness of the cube, the softness of the finger impressions, and the dark amber hue of the soy floating inside.
The soul of the project lies in its very name. "HINERI" speaks of the manual gesture, of the shaping of matter.
We start with a pure and rigid geometry—a cube—which is manipulated as if it were a block of fresh clay. The deep marks that trace its surface are the imprint of hands pressing and molding the shape. This alteration is not merely aesthetic; that organic gesture creates a natural cavity that invites your fingers to nestle within it. It is an instinctive, tactile connection between human and object.
Beyond merely holding the sauce, the object's interior shape mindfully guides how we interact with it. The design conceals the bulk of the liquid at the bottom, allowing only a fine layer of soy to surface.
It is an invitation to delicacy. When dipping the sushi, the act becomes precise: the piece absorbs only what is necessary, preventing that puddle of leftover sauce at the end of the meal. It represents an absolute respect for both the food and the moment.
