AUGUST 2025
RITUAL PUDDLES. Functional Minimalism, the Aesthetics of Gesture
Stowing away a wet umbrella is often accompanied by a faint sense of annoyance.
Yet, like many everyday actions, it can become a moment of positive mindfulness, a true change of state: from cold, damp, and slightly unpleasant to warm, dry, and reassuring.
Repeated over time, this transformation takes on the nature of a small ritual, that the RITUAL PUDDLES wall-mounted umbrella stand is designed to interpret and elevate, turning mere utility into experience.
Crafted entirely from stainless steel, it ensures maximum corrosion resistance and lasting durability.
The floor-level drip tray is fully removable for easy cleaning, with a perforated metal plate inside to guide and support umbrella tips.
Above, a folded and perforated metal sheet serves as the insertion point for umbrellas, while small coordinated “beaks” allow folding models to be hung by their straps.
These details, beyond their practical role, contribute an aesthetic dimension, evoking ancient signs and ritual symbols and achieving a balance between essential form and layered meaning.