An Exhibition Where the Table's Interior Glows, Highlighting the Paper's Texture

To give form to the strong desire to "convey Japanese paper to the world," we commissioned product and spatial designer Teruhiro Yanagihara to design the booth. He created an exhibition space that was both dignified and light, befitting the display of paper. The tables, designed with the idea of displaying lightweight paper products, are so delicate that a single table cannot stand on its own; two are placed together, increasing their contact points with the floor and allowing them to stand. The tabletop is made of tent fabric, maintaining the tautness required for display while its gentle undulation evokes the softness of paper. The interior of the tables illuminates, making the paper's texture stand out.

There are six new patterns created for "FOLIO 3120," but subtle variations have been introduced depending on the product size, paper quality, and expressive techniques. The combination of papermaking methods and materials results in various paper qualities. Furthermore, by employing diverse techniques for applying patterns, approximately 200 types of "FOLIO 3120" have been created. These are patterns designed to bring out the best in Mino paper, and techniques that enhance the patterns. It was a very simple manufacturing process where paper becomes a product in its natural state, so meticulous attention was paid to the balance of limited elements.

I am very interested in collaborations with production areas that have built long histories of craftsmanship, such as this new Mino Washi brand, "3120." However, manufacturing requires as much power to sustain as it does to create. While our presentation in Paris this time yielded significant results, it is still just the beginning. We aim to proceed thoughtfully, fostering a manufacturing approach that considers the continuity of creating paper that will endure into the future.

3120
http://3120-minowashi.jp/

TAKAHASHI HIROKO
http://www.takahashihiroko.com/