RACK
INFORMATION ー
RACK is a folding lamp made to take advantage of the excellent qualities of Osaka Sakai traditional handicraft, chusen-zome (hand-dyed cloth).
The natural percolation of ink from hand-dyeing, known as nijimi, and the beautiful hues that diffuse therefromwhen backlit project a great tranquility on a space. The cloth is the same as a tenugui handkerchief. As such, it can be easily changed, acting out the seasons or transforming a space through various decorative configurations.
As you enjoy the changing colors and patterns, RACK will become a long-time companion. RACK is painstakingly crafted from long-lasting, all-natural materials. It is light, can be assembled simply with no tools, and can be easily flattened and compactly carried anywhere.
The design was inspired by the nostalgic tenugui-kake towel racks found in Japanese traditional inns. These racks are simple and spartan, hardly noticable until the instant one hangs a vividly colored tenugui upon them and they shine beautifully.
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CREDITS ー
Client: Katarai, Limited.
Project: product / branding / naming
Year: 2014
Photography:Â Yuko Shimada / Oliver Franz