Wano-Kokyuu Series — Washi Art Lighting
Japanese lighting art for contemporary spaces, where light flickers as if breathing through washi paper.
Art Washi Light “Wano-Kokyuu” – Breathing light inspired by Japanese aesthetics.
About the Series
This series of LED light objects, born from the artist's original ideas, utilizes Japanese paper and kozo (the raw material for Japanese paper). Each piece features unique forms and expressions of light, bringing a quiet rhythm to the space—a rhythm that could be called the “breath of Japanese aesthetics.”
By combining the texture of traditional Japanese paper with contemporary forms and lighting technology, we crafted it as an art piece that functions in diverse spaces such as galleries, hotels, and residences.
Crafted with care by artists and artisans, these luxurious and one-of-a-kind Japanese-style lights will add a story and warm glow to your cherished spaces.
The Wano-Kokyuu Concept
1. Form created from original ideas
Starting from the artist's sketches and inspirations, each piece is designed to possess a completely distinct silhouette and expression of light.
2. Traditional Materials × Modern Design
Combining traditional Japanese materials like washi paper and kozo fiber with LED light sources and minimalist forms, it expresses a “world of Japanese aesthetics” where tradition and contemporary elements naturally blend together.
3. Luxury crafted by hand, piece by piece
Rather than mass-produced items, each piece is finished by hand through the collaboration of artists and artisans. The subtle variations in expression and the slight fluctuations in texture become the very essence of the piece's individuality and value.
Wano-Kokyuu Series 01–06
On each product page, you can view the concept story, detailed photos, and installation images.
A presence where light emerges within stillness. Vertical beams of light, like moonlight, create a gentle rhythm within the space.
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The interlacing grid weaves shadows that play with light, radiating warmth. It possesses a presence where brilliance and tranquility coexist.
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A single lamp that holds a soft light within profound stillness. The texture of the Japanese paper seems to breathe as it receives the light.
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Elegant shadows and soft, moonlight-like illumination give Hannari its quiet character. Its refined silhouette and sculptural balance complement the surrounding interior.
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The vertical lines of light shimmer like waves lapping at the shore.
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Delicate curves embrace the light, casting soft shadows. A piece that exudes refined elegance.
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A lineup of 12 pieces featuring varying heights, silhouettes, and light nuances. They can also be combined into installations.
Layered lattices create depth, radiating a tower-like presence. Within the stillness, a tranquil time flows, akin to prayer.
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A single light glowing with a faint white gradient, pure and clear. It holds a tenderness that feels like body heat in the cold.
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A light tinged with indigo hints at the depth of the night sky. An expression like stars quietly twinkling envelops the space.
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The texture of Japanese paper, imbued with a weighty solidity like stone masonry. Warm light like the setting sun evokes the passage of time.
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The delicate edges of the Japanese paper catch the light, creating a subtle shimmer. Its charm lies in the richness of its expression when viewed up close.
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A gentle light that shifts from pure white to champagne gold. It adds a soft blessing to the space.
Find out moreRecommended installation space
The Wano-Kokyuu Series brings calm and character to a range of interiors, including the spaces below.
- Hotel and resort lobbies and lounges – Add a quiet, striking accent to shared spaces where guests spend extended periods.
- Residence Living Room & Entrance – For those who wish to bring a touch of the extraordinary—“light as art”—into their everyday lives.
- Restaurant, Bar, Wine Lounge – Soft lighting that isn't too strong enhances the colors of the food and drinks while adding a sense of narrative to the space.
- Gallery, Showroom, Model Room – As pieces that leave a deep impression of the worldview without interfering with the architecture or interior design concepts.
Artist and Craftsmanship
The Wano-Kokyuu Series brings together artistic vision and the craftsmanship of washi paper and lighting.
Selecting washi paper, cutting it, layering it, shaping it, and then prototyping and adjusting the light— Before a single piece is completed, we repeatedly introduce light to confirm its nuances.
It is precisely this “slight fluctuation” born through that process that lends it the presence of an art piece, something mass-produced items lack.
For Interior and Commercial Projects
We welcome inquiries regarding installations in hotels, commercial facilities, model rooms, as well as installations utilizing multiple units.
How to Get Started
1. Inquiry → 2. Proposal/Quotation → 3. Production/Delivery