Kojima Shoten
Shaku San Maru
Made to order
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Description
Sitting between the smaller and larger rounded forms in the collection, the 39cm Shaku San Maru has an easy sense of proportion and balance. Its simple silhouette allows the fine bamboo lines beneath the washi to become part of its expression, while the softly diffused light brings warmth and tranquillity to the surrounding space.
Stockist
AGOBAY Showroom ZurichFor 10 generations, the Kojima family has made lanterns by hand in Kyoto, with brothers Ryo and Syun now carrying the tradition forward. Their ‘Kyo-chōchin’ are created using ‘jibari-shiki’, a meticulous method practised by very few workshops today. Unlike faster methods that use a continuous spiral of bamboo, this one assembles individual bamboo rings one by one, bound with thread for strength, then covered with handmade washi paper. The painstaking process gives each lantern a light yet durable structure and reflects the precision and intuitive work of a craft refined across generations.
Bamboo, washi paper, thread
To preserve the delicate washi paper and bamboo structure, handle the lantern with care and keep it away from moisture and prolonged direct sunlight. Remove dust gently with a soft, dry cloth or feather duster, without applying pressure to the paper. Use a low-wattage LED bulb to avoid exposing the washi to excessive heat.
As the lantern is made to order, we regretfully cannot accept returns.
