Kosta Boda Crackle Crystal Bowl

Kosta Boda's Crackle series is a distinctive, mouth-blown collection with an organic, natural aesthetic. The pieces in this series are created using a unique technique where hot glass is quickly cooled in ice-cold water, resulting in a crackled surface finish. This interplay between the intense heat of the glass and the freezing water produces a striking, textured effect, evoking the raw power of fire and water as elemental forces.

The Crackle series is designed to be functional, with each piece intended for practical use, whether for serving, storage, or shared moments with friends and family. The items in this collection can stand alone as individual statement pieces, or they can be combined harmoniously as a cohesive group. The series celebrates the inherent beauty of cracks and imperfections, preserving them within the glass to create a one-of-a-kind, frozen-in-time aesthetic.

The designer, Åsa Jungnelius, explains her inspiration and approach: "I have revealed the expressive shape of the clay. The convergence of hot glass and cold water creates a crackled finish. I wanted to create a surface reminiscent of frozen, crusted ice. A crunchy, crackling feel. The technique is old, but I use it in my own personal way. The Crackle serious is mouthblown in Kosta."

This particular Kosta Boda Crackle Crystal Bowl stands 6.25 inches high and measures 8.25 inches wide. It is handmade and mouth-blown in Kosta, Sweden, a renowned center of glassmaking. The bowl's unique crackled surface is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship and the interplay of heat and cold that gives this series its distinctive character.

To maintain the integrity of the piece, it is recommended to hand-wash the Crackle Crystal Bowl, preserving the delicate texture and ensuring its lasting beauty. The Crackle series by Kosta Boda is a celebration of the natural world, where the dynamic forces of fire and water converge to create a captivating and tactile visual experience.

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