Tsumugi A Pendant
Designed by Toshiyuki Tani
"紡ぎ Tsumugi" means to weave together - a union of tradition, material and light. Tsumugi A is the quieter of the two: a softly glowing washi lantern, around 60 cm tall, that holds a gentle presence without demanding a room.
Its form narrows at the top, fills through the body and draws in toward the base, where a flat bamboo disk - worked in the traditional Takesensuji technique, bent by hand rather than heat - rests as a single quiet note, letting the paper lead.
The washi is wrapped by hand around fine resin strips so the light stays soft and even. For a bolder version of the same idea, its companion Tsumugi B sets an intricately woven bamboo base beneath a larger form. The washi is handcrafted in Mito. Handmade in Japan.
Delivery time - Made to Order: 3-4 months from order
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Tsumugi explores the relationship between structure, material and light. Thin washi wrapped over fine resin strips gives a soft, even glow, the ribs arranged more densely than in a traditional lantern for a distinctive texture.
At the base, a flat handcrafted bamboo disk completes the form — when lit, it casts a subtle rhythm of shadow, a quiet note that lets the washi lantern lead.
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 A is made 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. The bamboo will develop a traditional amber hue over time. When used in a room with high ventilation or with lots of sunlight the amber color will appear sooner.
As a natural material, each pendant may vary slightly in appearance. Also, colors shown on screen may vary slightly from the actual product.
- Shade ø: 58 cm, height: 60 cm
- Weight pendant: 0.350 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 A is shipped in a solid outer box designed for secure transport. Arrives flat-packed, keeping breakage and transit material to a minimum.
Dust can be removed from the shade using a soft dry cloth.
“紡ぎ Tsumugi” means weaving
Each piece is the meeting of two hands and two traditions - a bamboo craftsman and a lantern maker, each shaped by years of practice in a craft passed down across generations.
The bamboo is read and bent by its own nature rather than forced; the washi is measured by hand and eye, wrapped rib by rib until light and structure become one.
What emerges is not a perfect form but a natural one - the union of two masteries, and of the patience they share.
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.