【HMM】Amber Woven Glass Plate 16cm

｜ A Plate of Flavors, Serving the Original Colors ｜ https://shoplineimg.com/media/61133fede4d009002095fd8c/original.jpg When HMM met Spring Pool Glass, the classic W Glass was born. In 2021, we teamed up with AKAME to create this beautiful Woven Plate. The Woven Plate represents a meeting of minds between HMM and AKAME. Connected through a mutual friend, the Taiwanese design brand HMM and the renowned borderless restaurant AKAME in Pingtung discovered a shared vision. At the time, HMM was developing a glass plate concept, while AKAME's executive chef, Alex Peng, was also conceptualizing new dishware for his restaurant. Chef Alex perfectly summarized their collaboration: "If a dish is the body, it needs clothes. The plate is the clothing for the food." https://shoplineimg.com/media/61091096a5c659002c42f995/original.jpg https://shoplineimg.com/media/6113469e8467a3003c761f5a/original.jpg AKAME is a celebrated borderless restaurant in southern Taiwan, famous for its wood-fired grilling and use of seasonal indigenous ingredients, wild vegetables, and unique spices. "AKAME" means "to roast" in the Rukai indigenous language. Chef Alex replaces modern stoves with traditional wood-fired kilns. By using abundant local spices like Makauy (mountain pepper), Taiwanese angelica, Tana (prickly ash), and Taiwan white pine, and applying ancient culinary techniques like smoking, grilling, drying, fermenting, and curing—all combined with the refined spirit of French Fine Dining—he offers a completely new interpretation of traditional indigenous cuisine. https://shoplineimg.com/media/61124c67959756003826b1db/original.jpg The inspiration for the Woven Plate comes from the traditional shell ginger woven plates used by Taiwanese indigenous people. We translated the concept of layered weaving into pure glass, fully showcasing the beauty of glass craftsmanship. Designing a plate with no foot ring, a convex/concave curved bottom, and an interwoven texture of varying depths was our biggest challenge. HMM brought in our trusted partner, Spring Pool Glass, hoping to retain the rustic, primitive characteristics while adhering to HMM's signature aesthetic of delicate order. https://shoplineimg.com/media/611b3261cf413e001a9ce31a/original.jpg To better capture the tactile curves of a handmade woven basket, we extended the warp and weft textures from the bottom upwards, abandoning the traditional foot ring. The arched base naturally supports the plate. Moving closer to an art piece also meant a significantly more difficult manufacturing process. After numerous discussions and adjustments with Spring Pool Glass, the final mold was perfected. The production process relies heavily on the strict supervision of master craftsmen to yield a flawless Woven Plate. https://shoplineimg.com/media/611b396015d18a00110ac4f1/original.jpg "Temperature control" is the ultimate test for the veteran craftsmen at Spring Pool Glass. The base and edges require fire polishing. Because the plate has a wide surface, it experiences greater temperature differentials, requiring extreme attention to uniformity and thickness. During fire polishing, annealing, and decal baking, precise temperature control is critical. If the heat is too high, the plate could collapse and deform, requiring the masters to rely entirely on their experienced eyes for manual adjustments. If it cools too quickly, the glass is prone to cracking. It truly demands the meticulous care reserved for fine art. https://shoplineimg.com/media/611b2e60ed799200297779ba/original.jpg Made from recycled glass, this plate is 100% recyclable. The charm of the circular economy, combined with the artisan skills of Spring Pool Glass, is beautifully transformed into a vessel of abundance for your dining table. https://shoplineimg.com/media/612efdeefc99ef002f2251bb/original.jpg The unique woven texture not only pushes the limits of glass craftsmanship but also brilliantly highlights the crystal-clear beauty of the glass. https://shoplineimg.com/media/6107d993eb11d40020ddb099/original.jpg ｜ Transforming Softness into Strength, Clarity Carrying Abundance ｜ The originally soft shell ginger leaves, after special treatment and systematic weaving, become strong enough to bear weight. This perfectly mirrors HMM's philosophy of ordered aesthetics. https://shoplineimg.com/media/6107d9c8e883e100332c49f2/original.jpg The compact 16cm size is ideal for versatile daily use and can be stacked to save space. https://shoplineimg.com/media/612efd797643fa0026fe0b5b/original.jpg This interwoven shallow plate embeds rich culture into exquisite craftsmanship, making it a practical daily object. It represents inclusion, giving, expectations, and blessings. https://shoplineimg.com/media/61133f513c7f1a003bc1f77e/original.jpg https://shoplineimg.com/media/61090a656f4d9900329812ca/original.jpg ｜ Usage and Care Instructions ｜ ・ Dishwasher safe. Because different microwaves heat at varying speeds, please be mindful of temperature changes; avoid a sudden temperature shock greater than 50ºC. If you are unsure about your microwave's heating speed, we recommend not using it. Do not heat in a rice cooker or steamer. ・ Treat it as you would traditional glassware. It is heat and cold resistant but sensitive to sudden temperature shifts. Avoid extreme temperature changes to minimize the risk of cracking. ・ Thermal shock resistance: 50ºC. ・ Wipe with a dry cloth after washing for a brilliant, crystal-clear shine. https://shoplineimg.com/media/6107d221453f14002355cecc/original.jpg https://shoplineimg.com/media/611f8787b6114c0023b286d6/original.jpg https://shoplineimg.com/media/611f88a022b286001a4b16b5/original.jpg ・ HMM X AKAME X Spring Pool Glass ・ Material: Borosilicate glass (contains recycled glass and is 100% recyclable) ・ Craftsmanship: Handmade die-cast (Minor bubbles and tong marks left by the craftsmen during cooling are natural characteristics of handmade glass) ・ Heat Resistance: 100ºC ・ Thermal Shock Resistance: 50ºC (Please avoid sudden temperature changes to prevent cracking) ・ Dimensions: Ø160 x 22mm ・ Weight: 260g ・ Made in Taiwan https://shoplineimg.com/media/61133ffa7bac850026df073b/original.jpg