Cast-iron teapot cozy — Cyanotype on linen * Each one is unique

“Sans se ressembler” evokes the freedom to be different without having to compare ourselves to others. We can follow different paths, have our own unique forms, rhythms, and sensibilities, without one of us needing to become like the other in order to have value.

This collection was born out of a personal reflection inspired by reading “The Courage to Be Disliked” by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga.
This book, a true phenomenon in Asia, prompted me to question how others see us, the search for approval, and the freedom to follow one’s own path.
I wanted to translate these reflections into simple, everyday objects, where plants become a metaphor for our own way of being in the world.

PLANTS, THE SUN, AND CYANOTYPE

Each piece begins with the selection of plants. For this design, sweet woodruff and maple leaves were combined to create a dialogue between two different plant forms.

Using the cyanotype technique, their imprints appear in various shades of blue, creating a composition that is at once delicate, organic, and unpredictable.
Gesture, light, and material all contribute to the creative process. Variations in placement, light intensity, and texture make each print a unique piece.

The cozy is crafted from natural linen, chosen for its lively texture and authentic character. Its irregularities and soft feel lend the piece a natural and warm sensation.

More than just an accessory, this cozy accompanies a moment of stillness over tea: an invitation to slow down, to embrace what is present, and to remember that it is not necessary to choose everything, control everything, or transform everything.

A handcrafted piece designed to be useful, poetic, and meaningful.

Dimensions: width 37 cm – height 26 cm
Production: one-of-a-kind piece, handcrafted in the workshop