What is washi? It is a type of old-school paper
made in Japan: plant pulp and water are mixed and collected on screens,
and after drying, fresh sheets of the stuff are pulled off. Though
tissue-like in appearance, washi is reasonably tough, making its long
production time worth the wait. Nendo chose this material as the base
for their new Bi-Color Washi lamps.
Why Bi-Color? The peculiar feature is that they color the lampshades
only outside and leave them white inside. This is a perfect example of
what good industrial design can accomplish: creating a unique, beautiful product by experimenting with materials and exploiting a company’s competitive manufacturing advantage.
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