cub-ar - Precious items made of Obsidian
cub-ar - Precious items made of Obsidian
The document presents the 2008/2009 collection of cub-ar, featuring precious items crafted from Armenian obsidian. This volcanic glass, formed 4 million years ago, is celebrated for its unique properties and historical significance.
Obsidian Characteristics
Obsidian from Armenia is described as a paradoxical material, being both dark and transparent. It is versatile, fitting into both traditional and contemporary settings. Its composition is rich in silica, resembling natural glass, and it exhibits various textures and appearances, such as crystal-like reflections and wood-like veins.
Collection Overview
The collection includes a wide range of items, from personal ashtrays and cigar accessories to tableware and jewelry. Each piece is unique, showcasing the craftsmanship and design expertise of cub-ar.
Craftsmanship
The crafting process involves meticulous selection and cutting of obsidian blocks, followed by a detailed smoothing and polishing process. This ensures the highest quality finish, with no room for flaws.
Product Categories
- Cigar Accessories: Includes personal ashtrays and table lighters designed by Michel der Agobian and others.
- Tableware: Features caviar dishes, cocktail glasses, and more, designed by Michel der Agobian and Areg Aïvazian.
- Office & Living Room: Offers pen trays, paperweights, and incense holders.
- Vases and Lamps: Includes various vase designs and wall lights.
- Jewelry: Features obsidian and silver or gold pieces, including earrings and pendants.
Conclusion
The cub-ar collection is an exclusive line of patented designs, available in prestigious stores worldwide. The document emphasizes the artistry and uniqueness of each piece, crafted with precision and care.
Catalog excerpts
en Obsidienne dArm钩nie Obsidian from Armenia >
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Dans le verti g e dinnovation qui nous entoure, cub-a r Against the dizz y ing pace of innovation tha t p ro p ose un retour aux sources, des sources vraimentlo surrounds us, cub-ar returns to ү́ rst principles. From 4 m i nta i nes pu i squ i l sҒag i t d i l y a 4 m i ll i ons dҒannes.Cest 钠 cette poque que sest i ll i on years ago, when the obs i d i an i n Armen i a was formed f orm钩e lobsidienneen Armҩnie. De fa . on beaucoup plus proche de nous,au nolithi Much closer to our da y , at the dawn of histor y in theNeolithic A q ue (-5 000 穠 -2 500 av JC), p o q ue q ui term g e (5 000 to 2...
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Persona l as h tra y P ersona l as h tra y Persona l as h tra y > d esigner : Mic h e ld er Ago b ia n d esigner : Mic h e ld er Ago b ia n d esigner : Mic h e ld er Ago b ia n Cendrier ci > ig ares C igar ashtra y Cigar as h tra y Cigar as h tra y > d esigner : Mic h e ld er Ago b ian designer : Nige r d esigner : Niger cub-ar - Collection 2008/2009 - www.cub-ar.com page 5 >
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Cigar as h tra y C igar ashtra y Cigar ashtra y > designer:MichelderAgobian designer:MichelderAgobian d esi g ner : Mic h e ld er A g o b ian d esigner : Mic h e ld er Ago b ian B r > e Cu b ic ta bl e l ig h te r Ta bl e l ig h ter Spherical table li g hter > desi g ner : Michel der A g obian desi g ner : Michel der A g obia n d esigner : Mic h e ld er Ago b ia n Eg > d Persona l roun d cigar as h tra y > d esigner : Mic h e ld er Ago b ia n Eg oste extra plat > Hu mi do r Th in persona l as h tra y T h in persona l as h tra y C igar ashtray co-ࠩdite avec Elie Bleu > d esigner : Mic h e ld er...
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C aviar d is h C aviar dis h C aviar d is h > desi g ner : Are g Avazia n d esigner : Areg Avazian d esi g ner : Are g Aﯯvazian P rsentoir caviar > r Ca vi a r d i sh Caviar d is h > desi g ner : Are g Avazian d esigner : Areg Avazia n cub-ar - Collection 2008/2009 - www.cub-ar.com page 9 >
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d d es ig i ner : Are A g A隷vaz A i i an desi g ner : Michel der A g obian > desi g ner : Michel der A g obian d esi g ner : Michel der A g obia n d esi g ner : Michel der A g obian > d esigner : Mic h e ld er Ago b ian d esigner : Mic h e ld er Ago b ian d esigner : Mic h e ld er Ago b ian d esigner : Mic h e ld er Ago b ia n d esi g ner : Mic h e ld er A g o b ia n designer : Areg Avazia n d esi g ner : Mic h e ld er A g o b ia n >
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d esigner : Ka k i Kroene r d esi g ner : Michel der A g obia n d esi g ner : Kaki Kroener >
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desi g ner : Michel der A g obian d esigner : Mic h e ld er Ago b ian d esi g ner : Michel der A g obian d esi g ner : Mic h e ld er A g o b ia n d esi g ner : Mic h e ld er A g o b ia n > d esi g ner : Mic h e ld er A g o b ian d esi g ner : Michel der A g obian d esi g ner : Mic h e ld er A g o b ia n d esi g ner : Michel der A g obia n d esi g ner : Mic h e ld er A g o b ian >
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Cou K h > p p a > e ro ja ag > n nde Coupe carre K K K K K ud e > Dish Di sh Dish Di sh d esigner : Ka k i Kroene r d esigner : Ka k i Kroener K ot ta > C C ou > p p k k > e S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S i i i i i i i i i i o o o o o o o o u u u u > Coupe n n i k > D i s sh Di sh d esigner : Nige r d esi g ner : Ni g er cub-ar - Collection 2008/2009 - www.cub-ar.com page 17 size="-1">
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Dish vas e L antern vas e T ra p ezoid vase > designer : Kaki Kroener r : K a kiK roener designer : Kaki Kroener d d esigner : Ka k i Kroene r V ase tra > T rapezoi d vase vas e > designer : Kaki Kroene r d esigner : Zan k istan cub-ar - Collection 2008/2009 - www.cub-ar.com page 19 >
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desi g ner : Kaki Kroene r d esi g ner : Are g Avazian > des d des ign ign ign gn er er er er : K : K : K : K aki aki ak a Kr K K oen n er er d d d d d d d d d d d d d esi g ner : Are g A驯vazia n d d d d d d esi g ner : Kaki Kro e e ner d d d d d de de de de de des des des des de de d es s s s s s ig ig ig ig ign ig er : A A re g Avazia n >
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designers : Marie Cluzel & Stphanie Bascou > designers : Marie Cluzel & Stphanie Bascou > Pendentif Obsidienne et argent PendentifObsidienneetarge > P endentif Obsidienne et cuir Obsidienne et or massif Ob i di t > i lle J ewelry box E arr i n g s Obsidienne et argen t Earrings E arrings Cuff -link sObs i d i a n a n ds ilv er cub-ar - Collection 2008/2009 - www.cub-ar.com page 22 cub-ar - Collection 2008/2009 - www.cub-ar.com page 23 >
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Photographies Jacques Rostand - Design Pascal Blanchard / Benjamin Jgu >
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