KOTORI HG Rakusui Paper Freestanding Floor Stand (φ310mm × H460mm)

Bring the beauty of utility born from the craftsmanship of Kyoto umbrellas to a high-quality lifestyle

"KOTORI" is a pendant lamp that uses Kyoto umbrella technology. It features the delicateness of the bamboo that spreads out in a radial pattern and the soft light that shines through the washi paper. The modern "beauty of utility" created by natural materials and Japanese sensibilities fits in well with tasteful Japanese-style rooms as well as modern design spaces, creating a timeless beauty.

Naturally created waterfalls

The "Rakusui Paper" series uses special washi paper made using the "rakusui technique," in which water droplets are dropped onto the paper while it is still damp to create holes and patterns.

This technique creates delicate and beautiful patterns with a sense of transparency, which create unique shadows and warmth when light passes through them. The patterns created by the movement and spread of the water droplets are unique, and no two pieces are the same; each is a unique product of chance and the craftsman's skill. The unique beauty that can only be achieved through handwork is what makes this piece so appealing.

A flagship model compact floor lamp that can be placed anywhere

The flagship model of "KOTORI" is the HG (High Grade) series, which uses carefully selected Kyoto-grown madake bamboo and the finest handmade washi paper. Like a Japanese umbrella, a single bamboo stalk is evenly split and processed to create 40 pairs of ribs (80 pieces in total), which are then tied together by craftsmen with cotton thread and finished with washi paper. This small floor lamp-type product, one of the HG products, is attractive for its versatility, as it can be placed anywhere. It can be placed on the floor where you need more light, and can be moved to your preferred location. *The image shows KOTORI HG free-standing table stand (φ220mm × H300mm).

Can be used like a lantern, with the brightness of one 40W bulb

This product emits a gentle light from a single 40W bulb, and acts as a spotlight like a lantern. In large spaces, combining it with a pendant light that shines from the ceiling will add definition to the impression of the room.

It can be opened and closed like a Japanese umbrella, so you can have fun changing the shade.

"KOTORI" is handmade one by one by Japanese umbrella craftsmen, and one of its features is that it can be opened and closed like a Japanese umbrella. It can be removed from the light and folded up for compact storage, so you can have fun changing the shade to suit the season or your mood. *The image shows KOTORI HG free-standing table stand (φ220mm × H300mm).

Japanese design that has won awards both at home and abroad

"KOTORI" was launched in 2006 with the hope that people would not be confined to the traditional world of the ancient capital, but would spread their wings and fly out into the world like little birds. When you open a Japanese umbrella, the contrast between the washi paper and bamboo that catches your eye, and the beauty of the soft light that shines down from it. To allow more people to enjoy this, Hiyoshiya came up with the idea of ​​"lighting." A team of craftsmen, brand producers, lighting designers, coordinators, and others came together to complete "KOTORI", overcoming many obstacles. It has won numerous awards, including the Good Design Award - Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Commissioner's Special Award, and is currently loved in approximately 15 countries around the world.

Awards of the KOTORI series

<Domestic Design Award>
2007 Good Design Award, Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Commissioner's Special Award "KOTORI", Japan Institute of Design Promotion
2007 New Japanese Style 100 Selections "KOTORI" Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, New Japanese Style Council
2007 Japan Shop System Award Encouragement Award "KOTORI" Shop System Association
2010 Kansai Design Selection "KOTORI" Kansai Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

<Overseas Design Award>
2008 FORM# AUSGEZEICHNET PRODUKTE (Excellence Award) "KOTORI" BUNDESVERBAND KUNSTHANDWERK (German Crafts Association - the German Crafts Council) / Messe Frankfurt

KOTORI development team
Brand Producer: Akihiko Shimada, CEO of Clip
Lighting Designer: Hiroshi Nagane, Representative of Tokyo Design Party
Coordinator: Tokyo Design Party Sayaka Ono
Craftsman: Hiyoshiya Nishibori Kotaro
Patent registration number: Patent 4392012
Design registration number: Design registration 1316138
Trademark registration number: No. 50522375

You can watch a video about the development story of KOTORI.

Size
Size of lamp shade: φ 310 mm × H 460 mm

Electrical Specification
The lighting fixture is Typ C.
A Japanese standard lighting fixture is also available upon request.
Light bulb: E27, 60W, 220-240V
Power cord: 3350mm
*Light bulb is not included.

Material
Light Fixture: Steel, etc.
Lamp Shade: Japanese paper, bamboo, wood

Accessories
Instruction manual

Quality Label
Made in Kyoto Workshop

Delivery Information
Each piece is handcrafted, so please allow approximately three weeks for delivery.

Instruction Manual
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