“Tsumugi”
From a single stalk of bamboo emerges a form shaped by the mastery of the craftsman and the gentle whims of nature.
Guided by years of experience, the bamboo artisan listens to the voice of the material, knowing that the slightest movement of the blade can transform its expression.
At times, an unexpected form appears—born not of calculation, but of serendipity.This form is then entrusted to the washi artisan, who considers every detail—the flow of shadow and light.
The thickness of the paper, the direction of its fibers, the way each layer overlaps—everything is measured with the eye, the hand, and the heart, and refined through delicate movements as if twisting with the fingertips, until the shape finds its quiet perfection.When bamboo and washi meet, their voices harmonize to create a single work.
Within it lies a story of Tsumugi—weaving together past and future.
We believe that this devotion to handcraft will continue to illuminate the beauty of Japan for a hundred years to come.“Tsumugi” — binding the grace of bamboo with the gentleness of washi.
In traditional washi lanterns, bamboo or wire ribs are typically used.
In this piece, however, thin washi paper is wrapped around PET resin ribs, creating a soft texture while minimizing the shadows cast by the ribs themselves.
In addition, the spacing between the ribs is intentionally made narrower to achieve a more delicate and refined expression.
Each washi lantern uses approximately 75 meters of ribs in total.
| NAME |
Tsumugi |
| WEIGHT |
900g |
| MATS |
Japanese Paper, Bamboo |
