KOTORI ST Pendant light × SOU・SOU

Beauty and functionality - derived from the Kyoto Wagasa umbrella for rich quality of life.

Created with natural materials and Japanese sensibilities, the simplicity of the Kotori lamp is of timeless beauty and suitable for traditional Japanese or contemporary interiors.`





A design for the continuation of tradition

The philosophy of SOU - SOU, a leading textile brand from Kyoto is to develop and promote a new Japanese culture.
While using traditional materials and techniques, SOU - SOU creates products that cater to modern lifestyles. The brand name SOU - SOU is actually derived from the affirmative interjection « sou, sou ».

Used in Japanese conversations, it embodies the Japanese spirit of accepting and acknowledging others. The SOU - SOU concept for new products is based on the idea of incorporating good things from the past while adapting to the ever-changing life-styles.

The SOU - SOU textiles shades

SOU - SOU expresses the Japanese sensibilities through textiles.  When using the SOU SOU textile shades for the KOTORI lighting systems, the change of the lamp’s style is impressive and astounding.
The following three designs have been selected in the collaboration between HIYOSHIYA and SOU - SOU

The first design is SOU - SOU’s iconic «SO-SU-U»

"SO-SU-U" is based on the universal and endearing design of the Arabic numerals. The ubiquity of these numerals transcends nationality, gender and age.





The second design  «MARI»

The second design «Mari» is inspired by «Kemari,» a court game that became very popular among the nobility during the Heian period. The players kicked a ball at a certain height and competed with each other for the highest number of kicks. The nobles set up practice grounds in their residences and spent their days practicing. For some reason, the "bouncing motion" of a ball has always fascinated people and was inspiration for the «Mari» pattern.





The third design «FUMI»

Hiragana is also an important component of the Japanese cultural identity.





During the Heian period, when "The Tale of Genji" was written, poems were composed on Japanese paper scrolls and sent to each other.
Depending on the poem, love would be fulfilled or not. Especially women used hiragana to express themselves in writing. Their elegantly flowing brush strokes inspired the design for «Fumi».

All three patterns were jointly developed by SOU-SOU and Hiyoshiya, in order to create lamps that provide a feeling of well-being and enjoyment in daily life.





The ST LAMP SERIES - beautiful and affordable

The ST (Standard) series inherits the beauty of the "KOTORI" series, but at a more affordable price. Similar to the HG (High Grade) series, the craftsmen connect one by one a total of 80 evenly split and processed Japanese bamboo bones with cotton thread.
The difference lies in the shade and the specifications of the lighting fixture.


A pendant with two 100W lightbulbs,  a 3-step lighting adjustment - suitable for a space up to 16 m2

This pendant lamp puts an emphasis on brightness and uses a two 100W lightbulbs. A single lamp comfortably illuminates a room of about 16 m2. The brightness can be adjusted to three different levels just by pulling the attached string.





The three shades open and close like a Japanese Wagasa umbrella

One of the amazing features of the KOTORI lamp shade is that it can be opened and closed like a Japanese umbrella. The shade can be removed from the lamp and folded compactly for storage.This mechanism makes it possible to change the shades according to the season or your mood and bring a fresh design to your home.



Japan Design has won awards at home and abroad

In 2006, the "KOTORI" lighting structure was introduced in the Japanese market. Since 2008 it has been exhibited at several international trade fairs and enjoys growing popularity in Japan as well as abroad.
The beauty of the sunlight passing through the bamboo and washi paper structure of the Wagasa umbrella inspired HIyoshiya to create other products that combine  both of these contrasting materials. Hiyoshiya's first goal was to create a lighting system. The "KOTORI" series, developed by a team of craftsmen, brand producers, lighting designers, and coordinators has received numerous awards, including the Good Design Award or thee Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Special Award. It is now sold and appreciated in over 15 countries around the world.


HIYOSHIYA «KOTORI » Series Awards

Japanese Awards

2007 Good Design Award, Director-General's Special Prize, Small and Medium Enterprise Agency "KOTORI" Japan Institute of Design Promotion

2007 New Japan Style 100 "KOTORI" Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, New Japan Style Council

2007 Japan Shop System Award Encouragement Prize "KOTORI" Japan Shop System Association 2010 Kansai Design Award "KOTORI" Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Kinki

International Awards

2008　FORM#  AUSGEZEICHNET PRODUKTE « KOTORI» BUNDESVERBAND KUNSTHANDWERK (German Crafts Association - the German Crafts Council ) Messe Frankfurt, Germany

HIYOSHIYA «KOTORI» Development Team

Brand Producer: Akihiko Shimada,
President of Clip Lighting Designer: Hiroshi Nagane,
President of Tokyo Design Party Coordinator: Sayaka Ono, Tokyo Design Party
Craftsman: Kotaro Nishibori, Hiyoshiya

Patent registration number: Patent 4392012
Design registration number: Design registration 1316138
Trademark registration number: no. 50522375

You can see the development story of the KOTORI lamp in this video.




Size
ST pendant (2-lightbulb type)
Overall size (when shade is open): φ388 x H770 mm *including cord length
Shade size: φ388 x H280 mm

Lamp: two E26 100W milky white lightbulbs *Normal milky white lightbulb are included in the product, but commercial LED type bulb (E26 type) can also be used.



Materials:
Lighting fixture body: steel, etc.
Shade: cotton, bamboo, wood

Package: cardboard box
Accessories: instruction manual, 2 x 100W E26 milky white lightbulbs,

Quality Label: Made in Kyoto

Possibilities of use
At home :Japanese-style rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, etc.
Commercial use: restaurants, guest rooms of lodging facilities, etc.

 *We can also make products with original designs such as logo printing, custom color finishing, non-woven fabric, cloth covering, etc. Please contact us for details.
(Example of construction for commercial use)

Installation
Easy connection, no installation work required.

Delivery of products
Please allow about two weeks for delivery, as each item is handmade.

Instruction Manual

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