Mortise and tenon + walnut wood: this tissue box turns “pulling out a tissue” into a ritual
As the industrialization wave turns everyday objects into “disposable goods,” Enchen launches the “Mortise and Tenon Revival Project” with a walnut wood tissue box—handcrafted with mortise and tenon joints, no nails used, transforming “pulling a tissue” from a casual action into a ritual of connecting with nature.
1. Core Innovation: Infusing millennia-old craftsmanship into daily life
- Mortise and Tenon Magic: Drawing on the craftsmanship of the Song Dynasty's “Yingzao Fashi,” the box is assembled through 32 manual processes, ensuring a seamless fit between the lid and base;
- The Vitality of Walnut Wood: Selected from North American black walnut wood, the box retains its natural grain and amber luster, with a patina that grows more beautiful over time, much like nurturing a piece of antique art;
- Minimalist Aesthetic: Eliminating all unnecessary design elements, the “cross-seam” design echoes the mortise-and-tenon structure, seamlessly integrating with 90% of home styles, including Nordic, Wabi-Sabi, and New Chinese. “Wherever it is placed, it becomes the visual focal point.”
2. Design philosophy: infusing daily actions with warmth
Our research found that people use tissues over 20 times a day, yet never considered that this action could be more “enjoyable.” “The tactile feel of walnut wood, the rhythmic opening and closing of mortise-and-tenon joints, and even the changing wood grain all remind you: life deserves to be cherished.”
3. Scenario revolution: more than just a tissue box
- Living Room Centerpiece: Pair with a leather sofa to soften the harshness; place on a wabi-sabi-style tea table to become a “natural element connector”;
- Dining Table Highlight: Replace plastic tissue holders to add a touch of “dining table ritual” to gatherings;
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