TROPICAL SPECIES FROM HONDURAS

A box is often used to store something valuable. The diversity of wood species is extremely valuable for the preservation of all living things in the rainforest. These thoughts have been incorporated into the creation of three unique wooden boxes.

The intention of the project is to convey the potential of lesser-known tropical species from the COATLAHL forest cooperative, located in the rainforest on the northern coast of Honduras.

Partners: The environmental organization Verdens Skove has sponsored the wood for the production of the three boxes. They work to preserve Honduras' rainforest, among other things, through sustainable forestry. Cabinetmaker Kristian Frandsen, owner of Snedkersind, has designed and produced the boxes.

“Du milde Himmel” - The box contains an organically shaped interior, in which the planets of our solar system are depicted. Each planet is turned into a spherical shape, revealing the wood’s nuances, textures, and grain directions.

“Halvvejen” - Inspired by Japanese Sashimono craftsmanship. The contents consist of four small drawers for something truly special. The box showcases a range of noble techniques in a size that cannot be achieved by machines - only hand tools are sufficient here. The constructions used are designed to last for hundreds of years.

“Oplyst” - Stands upright and opens like a book - its contents reflect this. Inside, engravings in the wood describe the characteristics and origin of the wood species, as well as what the project aims to highlight and remind us of.