At one of the designboom booths we spotted this broken pitcher turned parsley holder. We thought it was on purpose, that they pitcher was actually supposed to be that shape, but when we asked the told us that they had broken it earlier in the day and were just trying to make the best of it.
We kind of loved the idea, not just for parsley but for planting a little garden that can twist in and out of the broken spaces. It also means that we don't automatically have to throw away a broken bowl or teacup or pitcher. It helps that it's all one color so that it looks sculptural and 'on purpose'. What do you think? Would you try this out? Maybe put a tealight inside?
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Comments (5)
it's difficult to touch broken glass and dishware without getting cut. i think the safety problem would overrule any practical usage.
I see junk. Throw it away or break it up for someone's mosaic.
I do have a teacup that has a hairline crack in it -- I wouldn't feel right letting anyone drink out of it, but it is perfect for holding a single beautiful stemless blossom (right now housing a peony).
But...I do agree that the pitcher above looks jagged and jarring to my eye.
Honey, the parsley is asking for water--it's wilting. Just throw the broken thing away, already.
Ditto all of the above... plus, the whole thing is probably a lot more fragile now (there may be hairline cracks that are hard to see) so one additional bump and the thing may break some more.
It looks like it was an attractive piece. I can understand the desire to keep using it.