來自花蓮MIT品牌，以大理石與精緻工藝，為各式居家用品帶入特色的天然美學。
"Made in Taiwan" brand from Hualien, this infuses a distinctive natural aesthetic into a variety of home goods through the use of marble and exquisite craftsmanship.
您覺得使用花蓮在地石材創作最大的優勢與挑戰是什麼？
What do you see as the greatest advantages and challenges of creating with locally sourced stone from Hualien?
最大的優勢，在於花蓮在地就擁有豐富且優質的石材資源。花蓮出產的石材各具特色，例如和平白大理石的紋理與質感酷似義大利卡拉拉白大理石，而蛇紋石更是臺灣東部特有的石材，具有鮮明的地方特色與獨特魅力，也讓我們在創作上擁有更多發揮空間。挑戰的部分則來自天然石材的獨特性。每一塊石材的紋理、硬度與結構都不盡相同，加工時必須依照石材特性調整製作方式，非常仰賴工藝師的經驗與判斷。因此，每一件作品都需要投入更多時間與心力，但這同時也讓每件作品都保有獨一無二的價值。
The greatest advantage is that Hualien itself is home to abundant, high-quality stone resources. Each type of stone found in Hualien has its own distinctive characteristics. For example, the veining and texture of Heping White Marble closely resemble Italy’s Carrara marble, while serpentine is a stone unique to eastern Taiwan, with a strong local identity and distinctive appeal. These qualities also give us greater room for creative exploration. The challenge comes from the uniqueness of natural stone. Every piece differs in its veining, hardness, and structure, so the fabrication process must be adjusted according to the characteristics of each stone, relying heavily on the craftsperson’s experience and judgment. As a result, every piece requires more time and effort, but this is also what gives each work its one-of-a-kind value.
您希望觀眾透過作品認識什麼樣的花蓮？
What kind of Hualien do you hope audiences will come to know through your works?
我們希望大家除了看見花蓮美好的山海風景外，也能看見花蓮深厚的石材文化與工藝底蘊。花蓮除了觀光之外，也有許多默默耕耘的職人與產業。我們希望透過作品，讓大家把一份來自花蓮的記憶帶回家，讓花蓮的故事在生活中持續被傳遞。
Beyond Hualien’s beautiful mountain and ocean scenery, we hope people can also discover its rich stone culture and deep-rooted craft traditions. Hualien is not only a destination for tourism; it is also home to many craftspeople and industries that have quietly devoted themselves to their work over the years. Through our works, we hope people can take home a memory of Hualien and allow its stories to continue being passed on through everyday life.
在創作或製作過程中，最考驗工藝師經驗的是哪個環節？
Which stage of the creative or production process places the greatest demand on a craftsperson’s experience?
最考驗工藝師經驗的環節，是產品細部的修整與打磨。石材每一塊的結晶、硬度都略有不同，需要仰賴工藝師多年累積的經驗與手感，才能將細節修整到位。同時，在量產過程中仍需盡可能維持每件作品的一致性，這也是相當考驗技術與經驗的地方。
The stage that places the greatest demand on a craftsperson’s experience is the detailed finishing and polishing of the product. Each piece of stone differs slightly in its crystalline structure and hardness, so achieving the right level of refinement requires years of accumulated experience and a highly developed sense of touch. At the same time, during mass production, it is necessary to maintain as much consistency as possible across individual pieces, which is also a significant test of both technical skill and experience.
品牌主打「希望讓千年石材成為承載時間與文化的生活器物」，這句話對品牌而言代表什麼？
The brand emphasizes the idea of “transforming ancient stone into everyday objects that carry time and culture.” What does this statement mean to the brand?
石材歷經數百萬年的孕育，本身就是時間留下的作品。我們希望透過設計與工藝，讓這份源於大自然的寶物不只停留在展示層面，而是能真正融入生活之中。當人們每天使用這些石材製品時，它便不再只是單純的「器物」，而是變成能承載著生活回憶、地方文化，以及花蓮這片土地的「故事」，讓時間的價值持續延續下去。
Stone is formed over millions of years and is itself a work shaped by time. Through design and craftsmanship, we hope to allow this treasure from nature to move beyond simply being displayed and instead become truly integrated into everyday life. When people use these stone objects each day, they are no longer merely “objects,” but become vessels that carry memories of daily life, local culture, and the “stories” of Hualien and its land, allowing the value of time to continue being passed on.
第一次接觸臺灣大理石的民眾，最推薦從哪件作品開始認識？
For people encountering Taiwanese marble for the first time, which work would you most recommend as a starting point?
我們會推薦從「山景線香燭台」開始認識。這件作品的造型靈感取自花蓮清水斷崖，將自然山景的層次與石材紋理融入日常生活中。它不僅可以作為線香座使用，也能放置小蠟燭，透過光影呈現石材不同的質感；不使用時，亦可作為居家擺飾，讓臺灣大理石的自然之美融入生活空間。
We would recommend beginning with the “Mountain Landscape Incense and Candle Holder.” Its form is inspired by Hualien’s Qingshui Cliffs, incorporating the layered forms of the natural mountain landscape and the stone’s natural veining into everyday life. It can be used not only as an incense holder but also to hold a small candle, allowing light and shadow to reveal the different textures of the stone. When not in use, it can also serve as a decorative object for the home, bringing the natural beauty of Taiwanese marble into everyday living spaces.
