It All Began with a Walnut Offcut　　　　　　　　　　　

It began with a solid block of wood in hand.
 
During the process of crafting clock frames, small offcuts of solid walnut were left behind—cylindrical pieces just large enough to fit in one hand. Wanting to use this volume generously rather than wastefully, the idea for the MUKU desk clock was born.
 
The cavity that was needed to fit the movement was carved away, leaving the clock in its earliest form: rugged and raw.

To keep it from rolling or tipping and to make the face easier to read on a desk, the body was given a gentle tilt.
 
The front was then hollowed into a shallow dish, so the hands would not strike the surface if the clock fell. This process created a raised rim, framing the face and revealing its outline.
 
Carving the back into a broad curve gave the opening three-dimensional contours, thus transforming the clock into a soft, rounded form that invites touch.

A Product of Rich Individuality

The hour markers are not printed with ink but burned into the wood with a hot iron.
Each hand-pressed mark varies in depth and tone, leaving subtle indentations. Combined with the natural grain, these details make every piece unique—a product of rich individuality.

To bring the natural vitality and tactile beauty of solid wood into everyday life, finely grained alder and beech were added to the collection alongside walnut.


Once a forgotten scrap of walnut tucked away in the corner of the workshop, it was given new life with just a touch of craftsmanship. Now, it will continue to mark the quiet passage of time for years to come.