Bengalas Walking Sticks

Bengalas Walking Sticks is an exemplary collection of meticulously crafted walking aids that represents a harmonious fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design sensibilities. These distinguished walking sticks, which earned the prestigious Silver A' Design Award in the Limited Edition and Custom Design category, are masterfully fashioned from premium-grade red or white oak with FSC certification, demonstrating a commitment to environmental sustainability. The design features two distinct handle configurations - a classic C-shape and an innovative T-shape design - each reinforced with jacaranda paulista (Machaerium villosum), a native Brazilian hardwood that enhances both durability and aesthetic appeal. The walking sticks exhibit thoughtful ergonomic considerations, with male variants measuring 25mm in diameter and female variants featuring a more slender 22mm profile, allowing for optimal grip comfort and support. The production process combines traditional woodworking techniques with modern CNC routing technology, resulting in precise, consistent craftsmanship. Each piece is finished with tung oil to enhance the natural beauty of the wood and features replaceable tips crafted from anodized aluminum and laminated rubber, ensuring longevity and reliable traction. The scientific names of the woods are laser-engraved, adding an educational element to these functional art pieces. Developed over a five-year period from 2016 to 2021, these walking sticks represent a significant advancement in assistive device design, offering a perfect balance of beauty, warmth, discretion, lightness, and durability, while addressing the contemporary market's need for sophisticated mobility aids.

Author: Adam Dawson

Keywords: walking aids, sustainable design, ergonomic mobility, custom woodworking, luxury accessories, assistive devices

SOURCES:
https://competition.adesignaward.com/137219

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