Tama Pendant
Designed by Toshiyuki Tani
Tama is a reimagination of the traditional circular shape of the paper lantern, crafting an equilateral octagon solely through the use of heat treatment, without relying on any wire structure.
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Tama, meaning jewel in Japanese, originates from Mito, one of Japan's primary regions for paper lantern craftsmanship. Where traditional lanterns use bamboo or wire for their internal frame, Tama uses a cast PET resin framework, allowing light to pass through the frame itself and minimising the shadow of the structure on the shade.
The washi paper exterior has been treated to repel water and stains, incorporating eco-friendly components throughout.
Also available in this series: the Fuji and Shizuku pendants.
- Washi paper shade on PET resin frames
- Steel top
- White textile cord (3 metres)
- E27 socket
- Width: 46 cm
- Height: 19 cm
- Depth: 46 cm
- Weight: 410 g
Tama is shipped in a solid outer cardboard box.
Dust can be removed from the shade using a soft dry cloth.
Fuji, Shizuku, Fiji
Three symbolic forms, one serene collection representing the poetry of nature
This trio of paper pendants reinterprets classic Japanese lantern craft, each named for a distinct natural element: Fuji for Japan’s iconic mountain, Shizuki for a drop of water and Tami for a jewel-like glow. Formed using a resin-treated washi paper, they embrace Japanese reverence for nature’s subtleties and Danish fascination with functional, atmospheric lighting.
“We challenged ourselves to express softness with only straight lines and their combination.”
Designed by
Toshiyuki Tani
A Danish architect and a Japanese designer - Lars Vejen and Taijiro Ishiko formed StudioA27, a creative partnership built around a shared fascination with materials, construction and the space between two design cultures. For their first collaboration for Motarasu they produced Float.