Bring the beauty of utility born from the craftsmanship of Kyoto umbrellas to a high-quality lifestyle
"KOTORI" stand lamp 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 sensibility fits in well with tasteful Japanese-style rooms as well as modern design spaces, creating a timeless beauty.
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.
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.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
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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