Lu Rukhadze

Open concept solid wood shelf with a steam bent frame.

Molded and cast in bronze by Rukhadze, these openers come in polished or raw finishes with the choice of rounded or widened opener head. Originally designed for loved ones that helped Rukhadze cope with a profound loss, these openers are everyday objects made to symbolize the act of lending a hand.

Bent from cherry wood these hand-crafted boxes are Rukhadze’s interpretation of a traditional shaker box. Made with the same technique and attention to detail, the form harkens back to the utility and uniformity found in classic shaker woodwork.

Hand molded and cast by Rukhadze, these custom cast iron skillets were made from recycled materials. Along with the upcycled nature of the metal, iron cookware provides a safe alternative to the chemicals and aluminum found in most modern-day skillets.  

Made from barn wood and recycled plastic, this ambient light fixture creates a soothing atmosphere reminiscent of the sun bellow the water’s surface

Inspired by a detail from a Georgian painting, cut petals and cracks in the acid etched copper allow for smoke to escape.

In the practice of using discarded materials, this box is handcrafted from knotted and cracked walnut and punctuated with cherry splines. Rather than cover the imperfections Rukhadze chooses to highlight their distinctive pattern.

Rukhadze is fascinated with memorabilia often considered nostalgic and unnerving. Here Rukhadze has cast a doll’s head in bronze, reforming the object’s texture and playfully repurposing the form within the home.

Made as a birthday gift Rukhadze has etched a portrait of their friend’s beloved cat into copper. Rukhadze pays attention to detail matching the metal used in the lid to the tacks used to hold the bent wood frame together.

These candle holders are created from Rhino software and cast in recycled iron; Rukhadze draws upon the nature of iron, brittle when thin but incredibly strong when layered,  to create sacred objects that honor the traditions of their combined family history. From their father's family, the shape of these candle holders draws upon the Georgian qvevri, a sacred vessel used to produce wine.  From their mother's heritage, Rukhadze models the candle holders in size and function to be used during the ceremony of Shabbat.

Cast in aluminum using lost wax casting and then powder coated these crochet hooks create the ability to produce 100% handmade pieces.

Made from walnut with maple dowel splines and a copper lid, the metal is untreated allowing the natural patina of everyday use to create a pattern on the surface.

Hand modeled and cast in bronze this little pal is the perfect addition to any bookshelf.

Food has been prepared in cast iron skillets for centuries. Not only are they efficient heat conductors, but the iron also enriches the food with nutrients after continual use. To accentuate this aspect of the cookware, Rukhadze has modeled this cast iron skillet head off their own hip bones and loin. In this piece they are using the measurements of their own womb to draw attention to the skillet’s nurturing capabilities.

Rukhadze has electroformed organic keepsakes such as a loved one’s tooth and a found bone in copper to turn these intimate and ephemeral pieces into permanent decorum.

Made using a centrifugal casting system, these bronze pendants are modeled off of deconstructed spikes of a brass knuckle. More than just a multi use piece of jewelry that can be worn both on the neck and as a ring, this piece offers the wearer a sense of functional protection.