Between cultures. Beyond the expected.
By Sonya Yu creates objects through a Chinese American imagination, bringing traditional Chinese craftsmanship into contemporary life with elegance, wit, and a sense of play.
Working with master craftspeople in China, Sonya draws on the histories, techniques, and cultural meanings of their work to explore unexpected possibilities. Her experience of belonging to both cultures shapes each collaboration.
A familiar diner mug rendered in Longquan celadon. Imperial nail guards reinterpreted in jade for a night out. Hand fans conceived for the daily commute and the evening entrance.
Each collection gives inherited forms a new life, connecting the significance of their origins with the pleasures of using them today.
Limited-edition objects and ritual sets for getting dressed, gathering together, and taking a moment for yourself. In an increasingly digital world, something to hold on to.
Coming soon.