BRASS KALEIDOSCOPES & TELEIDOSCOPES
Selected Instruments
STORY
Our Essence
Studio Yabaye was founded in 2024 by Rocco (Roi) Ramon, an artist with an architectural background and more than twenty years of practice designing public buildings, laboratories and offices. The studio designs and builds brass kaleidoscopes and Teleidoscopes by hand: the tube is cut, fitted and finished in the studio, the mirror system is set to a measured angle, and the object wheel is cast with glass, stones and pigments. Every instrument is signed and numbered. The studio produces single pieces, engraved editions for companies and museums, and donor-recognition gifts, and ships worldwide.
Our
Story
The Architect’s Perspective: Engineering Wonder
The Vision: Where Geometry Meets the Soul
As an architect, I spent twenty years designing the spaces people work in. A kaleidoscope is a very small building for light: the mirrors are the walls, the angle between them sets the symmetry, and the eyepiece is the entrance. The body is a brass tube that I cut, fit and finish in the studio. Two mirrors at 22.5 degrees give a 16-point pattern; three mirrors at 60 degrees repeat the image across the whole field. A small error in the fit shows immediately, so every component is checked before assembly.
The Instrument: Two- and Three-Mirror Systems
Each piece uses a two- or three-mirror system with optical mirrors and a rotating object wheel cast with glass, stones and pigments. No two wheels are alike, so no two pieces show the same images. The instruments are made for desks, collections and corporate gifts, and are built to be used every day.
Hand-Built in Israel
Every instrument is made in Israel from brass tube and optical mirrors. Each piece is signed and numbered, and made to be kept, not replaced.
Why Us
STRUCTURAL PRECISION
Each instrument is built from brass tube, cut, fitted and hand-finished, and engineered like a building - precise angles and mathematical symmetry in every component.
OPTICAL ENGINEERING
Two- and three-mirror systems, set to a measured angle and checked on every piece, turn the glass and stones in the object wheel into symmetrical patterns that change with every turn.
COLLECTOR'S EDITIONS
Every piece is signed, numbered, and produced in limited editions - made to be displayed and passed on.
FAQ
1 / How does an architectural background influence your creations?
Architecture is the studio's compass. Every piece begins with the precise engineering of composition, form, and function. I approach the construction of a kaleidoscope like the design of a building: sketching optical angles with mathematical precision to ensure perfect symmetry. This discipline ensures that each piece is not only a visual object, but a precisely engineered optical instrument.
2 / How long does it take to create a single piece?
The creation process is meticulous and labor-intensive. Each instrument is handcrafted from scratch - from cutting and polishing the brass to calibrating the optical mirror system. A single piece can take several days of focused work to meet our exacting build standards.
3 / Are these suitable as executive or corporate gifts?
Yes. With their minimalist design, brass construction and hand-finished surface, our kaleidoscopes are well-suited executive gifts. They serve as conversational pieces that inspire creativity and calm, making them a good fit for executive offices, private clinics, or significant life milestones.
4 / Can I add a personalized engraving?
Yes, custom engraving is available on the brass body to turn the piece into a deeply personal keepsake. Please note that bespoke engraved items are final sale and non-refundable, as they are crafted specifically for you.
5 / Do you ship worldwide?
Yes. Every instrument is built in Israel and shipped worldwide. Allow 3-5 business days for processing, then standard delivery of approximately 10-21 business days or express delivery of 3-7 business days via FedEx or DHL. Each piece is packed for international transit; import duties, where applicable, are charged by the destination country.