Muku began with an idea to make beloved a natural resource already present in the manufacturing process: solid Beech or Alder offcuts created during the production of clock frames. Muku, meaning “wood” in Japanese, is a beautifully considered table clock born from this simple philosophy—giving new purpose to a fine material while celebrating its natural character.

The clock’s softly rounded form is created by carving a generous curve into the rear of the solid wood, producing a three-dimensional shape that feels natural to hold and inherits tranquility. The curved opening reveals the thickness and warmth of the wood, while the carefully hand polished edges give the clock a soft, tactile presence.

Hour markings are individually burned into the wood using a traditional branding iron. Variations in the depth and shade of each mark, combined with the natural grain of the Beech or Alder wood, ensure that every Muku has its own distinctive appearance and character.

Muku is a desktop clock and does not include an alarm function.