It softly defines a place within it.
Like a quiet veil,
separating one moment from another.
A light that creates a calm place.
The light does not illuminate the entire room.
-RESTAURANT
The rest of the room falls away.
-HOTEL
Arriving, then exhaling.
-HOME
Nothing needs to happen here.
A lampshade shaped through
the art of origami, crafted
from washi paper, a material
deeply rooted in Japanese tradition.
As light passes through the
delicate fibers of washi, it
becomes exceptionally soft, gently
enveloping the surrounding space.
The shade is made using
Kyō-karakami, a decorative paper
tradition passed down in Kyoto
for generations. Each piece is
carefully folded by Kyoto-based
hyōgushi—traditional mounting artisans—
who shape the form without
the use of wooden or
metal frameworks.
Instead, the structure relies
entirely on techniques refined
through centuries of craftsmanship.
The result is a quiet
harmony of origami’s sculptural
beauty, the subtle glow of
washi, and the refined artistry
of Kyoto’s mounting tradition.
The light created by
Kyō-karakami carries with it
a sense of history and
culture, yet blends effortlessly
into contemporary spaces with
a modern sensibility.
It is not merely a
source of illumination, but
a lampshade that embodies cultural
memory—an object that brings
depth and atmosphere to
the room.
Rather than simply brightening
a space, it offers a
gentle presence: a calm,
diffused light that softly
connects past and future,
inviting the mind to rest.
