The series ‘Spool’ vases arose from Mara’s interest and background in textile design.

The design was inspired by the forms and structures of industrial yarn bobbins used for weaving or knitting fabrics. The shapes of the bobbins result from the revolving movement of the wound yarn. The type of yarn and winding speed determines the final size and shape of the bobbin.

Through translating the form into white porcelain, the function of the object changes and the utilitarian industrial product becomes timeless and elegant.
A complete series of Spools have been acquired by the Design Museum Riga and VitraHaus in Basel for their permanent collections.

spool vase small: 8,5 x 7 cm

spool vase large: 15,5 x 10 cm