Designed by Oki Sato, the chief designer and founder of nendo, The Dandelion Clock uses concepts other than numbers to tell time. The number of dandelion seed heads is used to mark the time. The design alludes to time flowing onward like seed heads dancing lightly upon the wind. The clock is created with the intention of allowing the user to experience the passage of time in unique, new ways. Details Style: Dandelion Dimensions (inch): 11.4" x 1.6" Material: ABS resin Originated from: Japan, handcrafted in Toyama About the designer TAKATA Lemnos Inc. was founded in 1947 as a brass casting manufacturing industry in Takaoka-city, Toyama Prefecture, Japan and went into the full-scale business trade with Seiko Clock Co., Ltd. since 1966.Lemnos collaborates closely with many well-known designers such as Riki Watanabe, nendo, Kazuo Kawasaki, Shin Azumi, Tomoko Azumi, Kanae Tsukamoto etc.. Through the collaborations, Lemnos has created clocks that are timeless and accentuates the beauty of the raw materials. Handcrafted in Toyama, Japan using finely honed skills, Lemnos clocks have earned world wide recognition including winning the prestigious Good Design Awards.