I am very much interested in the so-called useless object. I mean, it …

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I am very much interested in the so-called useless object. I mean, it takes perfect craftsmanship, beautiful material carefully measured and crafted, but at the same time it’s really useless. ✨ Change on PBS, Episode 1, Season Six, April 2012.
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I am very much interested in the so-called useless object. I mean, it takes perfect craftsmanship, beautiful material carefully measured and crafted, but at the same time it’s really useless. ✨ Change on PBS, Episode 1, Season Six, April 2012.

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