Olive Stacking Vessel insfront of bookcase

dual editions

 

 

Inanna

HANDBLOWN GLASS, Czechia/ Handturned wood, Finland
 

Inanna is an ancient Mesopotamian goddess associated with love, beauty, justice and political power.
A strong symbol for this curvy Stacking Vessel which comes to complete the Matisse triptych.

Inanna can be unstacked to form a curvy vase and a small wooden container.

Designed and prototyped in 2020.
Permanent Collection.

 

H. 22cm dia. 14.5cm
Dimensions are approximate, due to the handmade nature of the materials.
The materials come to our warehouse in Germany where they are fitted and assembled.

Inanna vessel disassembled into a curvy vase and small wooden container, highlighting its versatile design by Utopia & Utility.
Top view of the Amber Inanna Stacking Vessel, featuring a handblown glass body and hand-turned wooden base, designed by Pia Wüstenberg for Utopia & Utility.
 
Crafting the Inanna vase during the mould-blowing process, showcasing the delicate fusion of amber glass and expert craftsmanship.


Mould blowing

Inanna is blown in a wooden mould, allowing it to take on it curvaceous body.

Creating the mould for the Inanna vase design.

Mould making

Each wooden mould is turned into a solid wood block. This is kept wet to protect it from burning and allow for a fine layer of fumes to form between wood and glass. 

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