LIGHTING

Sort by

Please note that these are Made To Order item and may take up to 3 weeks for delivery. Price includes shipping to UK customers. Please contact us for more details.

Based in Gifu, Saiko Design brings together the traditional crafts of Mino washi paper and Japanese lanterns to create beautiful minimalist lampshades. They collaborate with local craftspeople who continue to use techniques that date back more than 1,300 years to produce shades featuring subtle textures, delicate patterns and vibrant colors. The washi is made using Nasu mulberry from Ibaraki Prefecture and water from Mino’s Itadori River, frames are constructed using chochin lantern techniques and patterns are inspired by traditional Japanese motifs. Each work is also designed to enhance the beauty of washi with light.

A 130-centimeter tall Saiko Design Neji Neji lampshade on show at NiMi Projects UK. The lampshade is a tall gently twisted cylindrical form with curved ridges. Its framework winds around the shape and is made using traditional chochin Japanese lantern techniques.

SAIKO NEJI NEJI LAMPSHADE

£420.00

A white Saiko Design Fuji washi paper lampshade, on display at NiMi Projects UK. Its form is inspired by Mount Fuji in Japan, which is held in place by a frame that winds around the shape and is made using traditional Japanese chochin lantern techniques.

SAIKO FUJI LAMPSHADE

£180.00

SAIKO BUD LAMPSHADE

From £210.00

A white Saiko Design Yama Japanese washi paper lampshade on show at NiMi Projects UK. Named after the Japanese word for "mountain," its form is like that of a bell. The framework holding out its shape is made using traditional Japanese chochin lantern techniques.

SAIKO YAMA LAMPSHADE

From £110.00

A Saiko Design Japanese washi paper Cloud lampshade in white, on display at NiMi Projects UK. Oval in shape, its frame is constructed using traditional chochin lantern techniques and wraps around the form in wavy lines.

SAIKO CLOUD LAMPSHADE

From £210.00