Govy Afeṛṛug n Lqaɛun s Wakal Yeḥman sɣur Kayoko Nishii

Govy Afeṛṛug n Lqaɛun s Wakal Yeḥman sɣur Kayoko Nishii d anerbaz yettwaqadren meqqren n 2026 Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lbrunz deg Taggayt n Tnaflit n Afeṣṣel n Ifecka n Uswi, Tameṣṭa, Tisit d Usečči.

LbrunzIfecka n Tanecwit· 2026

Govy Afeṛṛug n Lqaɛun s Wakal Yeḥman

sɣur Kayoko Nishii

Anerbaz n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lbrunz deg Taggayt n Ifecka n Tanecwit

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Anerbaz n Urraz Yettwasenqden

Senqed Addad n Urraz i #180643

Rzu ɣer usmel Wali deg A' Design Award Tabḍert n tɣamsa Tanecḍa n wammud

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Afeṣṣel

Ɣef Govy Afeṛṛug n Lqaɛun s Wakal Yeḥman

Govy d tagrumma n yifecka n ṭṭabla yettwaxedmen s wakal yeḥman s tarrayt n lebni s tissiwin n talaɣt. Tiseɣlatin n talaɣt irqiqen ttwaslesqent yerna ttwaḥerṣent akken udmawen n uẓeṭṭa n usɣar ad d-ffɣen seg daxel n wakal, mačči d acebbeḥ i yettwarsen ɣef wudem kan. Aẓeṭṭa-nni yuɣal d aḥric seg tfekka n wakal yeḥman, ihi taseddast s tissiwin tettkemmil ɣef wudem, ɣef wadda, ɣef leryuf akked yegzumen n yal taḥbult. Ttwajerrbent ugar n xemsin n tfekkiwin n talaɣt ɣef temlellit n yiniten akked wekmac deg lweqt n weqli. Tagrumma-agi degs ifenjalen, iqbucen akked yiḍebsiyen s ukuẓ n yiniten n usɣar.

Asmekti

Ɣef Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lbrunz

Govy Afeṛṛug n Lqaɛun s Wakal Yeḥman d amerbaḥ n Tarbaḥt A' Design Award n Lbrunz, tagmat ɛlayen i yisnulfa yelhan, yeṭṭafaren tinawt, tamusni d tezmert. Imerbaḥen n Lbrunz d isnulfa yelhan, ttbanen d timusniwin n tmusni n yimahilen-nsen. Govy Afeṛṛug n Lqaɛun s Wakal Yeḥman ad yili d asnulfu yettwaɛezzen, yelhan, amaynut. Govy Afeṛṛug n Lqaɛun s Wakal Yeḥman yettemlil ɣef yimawlan, yettwaɛezzen s tmahilt-is.

Deffir n ufeṣṣel

Tagrurt n tɣamsa

Ismawen n terbaɛt, iferdisen itiknikanen akked telɣut i d-yefka umeṣṣufeɣ.

Taɣara Tasuft: Govy is a ceramic tableware collection formed through structurally layered clay. Different clay bodies are stacked and compressed to generate wood-grain patterns that emerge from within the material rather than being applied. Circular knot-like patterns are intentionally designed through controlled layer composition. The layered structure appears consistently across the entire piece—including the surface, underside, edges, and cross-sections—unifying visual expression and internal structure. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to achieve color harmony and compatible shrinkage during firing.
Tigejdiwin & Akemmus: Mugs (Diameter x Height): Small 6.5 x 6.5 cm, Medium 8 x 8 cm, Large 9 x 9 cm.
Bowls (Owan): Small 13 x 5 cm, Medium 17 x 7 cm.
Deep Plates: 20 x 4 cm.
Plates: 13 x 2 cm, 19 x 2 cm, 24 x 2 cm, 27 x 3 cm, 33 x 3.5 cm.
Available colors: Whitewood, Oak, Cherrywood, Walnut.
Production takes approximately three weeks from mold creation, or one week when molds and clay preparation are completed.
Tibzimin: Modular Design, Layered Clay, Ceramic Tableware, Material Structure, Nerikomi
Tasnakta n Ufares: Govy is produced through layered clay construction derived from traditional nerikomi techniques. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to evaluate color harmony and shrinkage compatibility. Thin clay slabs are laminated, compressed, and reformed to create stable layered structures that generate wood-like grain patterns. Mold forming enables consistent forms while preserving the natural variation inherent to the stratified clay structure.
Asewḥel n Usnulfu: The central challenge was translating the visual richness of wooden vessels into ceramic while maintaining durability and usability. Over fifty clay bodies were tested to determine compatible color combinations and shrinkage behavior. Through layered construction, compression forming, and mold-based prototyping, stable grain structures were achieved. Nearly forty form prototypes were evaluated with professional chefs, leading to the final selection of forms and four wood-tone color options.
Anadi: This project investigates how layered clay techniques, including nerikomi, can generate wood-grain structures directly within ceramic tableware. Instead of surface decoration, different clay bodies are laminated and compressed so the grain becomes part of the material itself. More than fifty clay bodies were tested to examine color harmony and shrinkage behavior, while over forty plate forms were developed to study proportion, usability, and food presentation. Final selections were evaluated with professional chefs to determine effective color tones and plate proportions.
Aseḥbiber: Govy is inspired by the structural logic of wood, where growth is recorded through layered formation. The project translates this natural process into ceramics through layered clay construction. Layers are intentionally composed and compressed so wood-like grain structures emerge from within the material rather than being applied as surface decoration. As a result, the structural depth of wood is realized in ceramic form, where visual expression and material structure are unified, creating a natural warmth that enhances the presence of food while remaining versatile across different dining contexts.
Tanzagt n Usenfar: The project began in 2016 in the United States, with early works exhibited in a gallery context. Development continued intermittently, resumed in 2023, and was completed in November 2025.
Tanila n Umahil: Govy functions as a flexible tableware system that adapts to different dining environments. Users can select individual pieces or combine multiple forms and sizes to create varied table settings. Four wood-tone color options allow visual pairing with different foods and personal preferences while maintaining a coherent material identity. The lightweight construction improves everyday usability, and the thickness can be adjusted during production to suit both domestic use and professional kitchens.
Imsuren n Tugniwin: Photography　Christopher Brown