The relationship between Nordic and Japanese design is a close one. Both schools display an affection for simplicity of expression and honest materials. In giving shape to the Belly pendant, B? nnelycke MDD drew inspiration from the traditional, Japanese teapot. A closer look also reveals clear references to the cast-iron stove or the archetypal jingle bell. With its dominantly artisanal look, Belly combines weightiness of shape with lightness of suspension.