Structure Without Nails
United Nations Registration No.00358
Heritage Since
2,000-year-old architectural heritage. 0 glue. 0 nails.
Collector Grade
Less than 2% handmade home collectibles use the technique
Manual Hours
18+ hours of hands-on labor by an artisan
📜 Story Behind the Craft
Inspired by the harmony between ancient Eastern craftsmanship and Western sport, this wooden soccer ball pays tribute to both. Modeled after the 32-panel structure of a real football, each polygonal piece fits precisely through mortise-and-tenon joints—no glue, no nails, only perfectly interlocked hardwood segments.
This is more than a ball. It's a dialogue between worlds. Where the dynamic rhythm of sport meets the silent precision of heritage joinery, every turn of the wood whispers teamwork, symmetry, and balance.
📐 Product Specifications
- Diameter (Ball): 8.7 inches (22 cm)
- Height (Stand): 4.3 inches (11 cm)
- Material: Beechwood + North American Black Walnut
- Structure: 100% mortise-and-tenon interlocking segments
- Packaging: Includes acrylic display stand and collector's gift box
- Finish: Natural wax, hand-polished
🤝 Made with Care
This piece features an internal concealed locking mechanism that honors traditional Chinese modular design while enhancing user experience during assembly. Every segment is polished to highlight the natural flow of the grain, and coated with breathable plant wax for a safe, tactile finish. Each set is hand-inspected and individually boxed for secure presentation and storage.
🧵 Craftsmanship & Ingredients
The construction replicates the iconic icosahedron + dodecahedron football geometry, rendered entirely in wood.
- Hand-cut pentagons and hexagons form a 32-piece spherical unit
- No adhesives or metal fixtures—each part slots in via classic mortise-tenon interfaces
- Smooth and durable surface, safe for all ages to handle
This model is not only a visual and structural marvel, but also an invitation to explore tactile intelligence and mechanical curiosity.
🌏 Artisan & Origin Spotlight
Our studio combines Chinese woodworking traditions with educational and decorative applications. By reimagining the universally loved form of a soccer ball through ancient carpentry logic, we connect a thousand-year-old skillset with contemporary curiosity—making heritage tangible, interactive, and globally relatable.
🏛️ Cultural Heritage Recognition
Rooted in Traditional Wooden Architecture
Mortise-and-tenon joinery is a pillar of Chinese architectural history—from bridges and temples to fine furniture. The technique requires exactitude, patience, and deep respect for material balance. Here, it's transposed into a spherical form—challenging and rewarding the maker while captivating the viewer.
UNESCO ICH Recognition
🔖 UNESCO ICH No.00358: Traditional Design and Practices for Building Chinese Wooden Arch Bridges
🔗 Learn more at the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage website →
Choosing this piece means honoring both the art of play and the tradition of craft—where hands, minds, and materials come together in harmony.
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