Manhoru - Japanese Manhole Covers Here we see them serve

Here we see them serve dual functions as drying racks

this unpublished body of work invites you to discover a subtle artform and a most excellent design opportunity that is completely overlooked elsewhere

complex feelings

By drawing parallels between a growing child and a growing tree

“Reading inquisitively over each others’ shoulders

Manhoru - Japanese Manhole Covers Here we see them serveManhoru by Thomas Couderc brings together an extraordinary and joyous collection of Japanese manhole covers. Captured by the author during a trip to Japan, or gleaned later on the internet, this unpublished body of work invites you to discover a subtle artform and a most excellent design opportunity that is completely overlooked elsewhere. British and European manhole covers are dismally functional by comparison. In Japan, 'Manhorukaba' or manhole