Tsumugi B Pendant
Designed by Toshiyuki Tani
"紡ぎ Tsumugi" means to weave together — a union of tradition, material and light. Tsumugi B is the bold one: at its base, an intricately handwoven bamboo piece steps forward as the focus, worked in the traditional Takesensuji technique and bent by hand - never by heat - so its curves follow the natural give of the bamboo rather than a perfect line.
Above it rises a softly glowing washi lantern, thin paper wrapped around fine resin strips to keep the light even; standing nearly 80 cm tall, it fills a space rather than accents it. For a quieter version of the same idea, its companion Tsumugi A sets a flat bamboo disk beneath a smaller form. The washi is handcrafted in Mito. Handmade in Japan.
Delivery time - Made to order: 3-4 months from order
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In Tsumugi B, thin washi paper is wrapped around fine PET resin strips — a construction that gives an even, soft glow while suppressing the shadow the strips would otherwise cast, the spacing kept deliberately close for a more delicate light.
The bamboo tells the opposite story: a single lantern uses around 75 metres of bamboo strip, each bent slowly by hand rather than shaped with heat, so no two curves are quite alike. It is the material left to breathe - lines drawn by natural rhythm rather than perfect balance - and it is here, in the woven bamboo, that shadow becomes deliberate and sculptural.
Over time, the bamboo develops a sought-after amber hue, deepening gradually with use, or sooner in spaces with strong ventilation or direct sunlight.
Tsumugi is designed for residential and hospitality interiors where softness, warmth and atmosphere matter.
- Natural washi paper shade
- Handcrafted bamboo top and bottom structure
- White textile cord
The washi paper shade is crafted by Mito, one of Japan's three largest lantern makers, and treated with a coating for water and stain resistance. Even if very thin, the paper is strong and durable. The bamboo will develop a traditional amber hue over time.
As a natural material, each pendant may vary slightly in appearance. Also, colors shown on screen may vary slightly from the actual product.
Colors shown on screen may vary slightly from the actual product.
- Shade ø: 58 cm, height: 78 cm
- Weight pendant: 0.4 kg
- Canopy: Ø 11.5 cm, H 2.5 cm
- Cord length: 3 m
- Socket: E27, max 60 W. Recommended bulb: 2700K dimmable LED warm white (not included)
- Delivery time - Made-to-order: 3–4 months from order
Tsumugi B is shipped in a solid outer box designed for secure transport. The shade is arrives flat, keeping breakage and transit material to a minimum.
Dust can be removed from the shade using a soft dry cloth.
“We challenged ourselves to express softness with only straight lines and their combination.”
“紡ぎ Tsumugi” means weaving
From a single stalk of bamboo, a form emerges. Shaped by craftsmanship and the gentle unpredictability of nature. Guided by years of experience, bamboo is refined and paired with thin washi paper, carefully wrapped around finely spaced ribs, creating nearly 75 meters of internal structure within each piece.
The structure is finished with resin-treated washi paper, helping the light diffuse softly while avoiding unwanted shadows.
These lamps are rooted in the Japanese chōchin (提灯) lantern tradition, crafted from split bamboo ribs and handmade washi paper. A craft practiced for centuries in regions such as Gifu and Mito in Japan.
Designed by
Toshiyuki Tani
A Japanese lighting designer and craftsman, Toshiyuki Tani bridges centuries-old bamboo traditions and contemporary design. His work is defined by a deep reverence for natural form, the hands that shape it, and the light that moves through it.