'jewelry for cleaning' features brass litter rings designed by studio b severin

studio b severin has developed three pieces of jewelry for daily cleaning routines as a holistic approach to life. the project, titled ‘kirei (きれい )’, is based on their research on cleaning in japan. it explores cleaning as a mindfulness practice inspired by the training of buddhist monks. 

litter rings

all images © studio b severin

the collection comprises a necklace that incorporates a sponge for cleaning the face; a bracelet which unravels to reveal a glove for cleaning the home; a set of thimbles for cleaning the environment and picking up trash in nature. the work is currently on show as part of the exhibition walden at schloß hollenegg for design.

litter rings

‘cleaning as a practice is a first step towards the understanding that our own survival depends on the survival of our planet. we need to re-conceptualise our relationship and maximise our connective participation. through cleaning, we express our respect and appreciation towards ourselves, others and our direct surrounding. we learn to reconnect with our physical environment and internalise it by actively engaging with it. cleaning changes our awareness and perception. it promotes independency, helpfulness and consideration. moreover, we learn to correlate our action with their cause and effect. necessary to maintain a healthy equilibrium, cleaning is part of our life as a recurrent cycle.’ – studio b severin

litter rings

litter rings

dust bracelet

dust bracelet

dust bracelet

dust bracelet

pollution necklace

pollution necklace

pollution necklace

pollution necklace

project info:

project name: kirei (きれい )
design: studio b severin

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edited by: lynne myers | designboom