Journal

和紙が生む、小さな静寂。
A small silence created by washi paper.
One of Yu Shimoyama's signature products is an art panel made from washi paper. Washi paper, a traditional Japanese material, has a unique way of absorbing light, casting shadows, and... Read more...
和紙がつくる、“触れたくなる”テーブル。
A table made from washi paper that you'll want to touch.
Yu Shimoyama's tableware is The theme is washi paper x functionality. Placemats, coasters, table runners, etc. In a seemingly simple form, The unique texture of Japanese paper coexists with modern... Read more...
職人の手と、日常の景色から生まれるもの。
Something born from the hands of artisans and the scenery of everyday life.
Yu Shimoyama's designs are Our ideas expand from the "texture created by Japanese materials." The trembling of the washi paper, the texture of the cloth, the temperature of the wood.... Read more...
和紙の灯りがつくる、柔らかな夜の時間。
A soft evening created by the light of washi paper.
As the sun goes down, the room becomes quieter. The one who gently accepts the beginning of such a night is This is a Washi Table Lamp. The overlapping fibers... Read more...
小さな緑を受け止める、和紙のプランター。
A washi paper planter that can hold small green plants.
Living with plants gives the space the ability to "breathe." Adding the warmth of washi paper to the design makes it even softer. It gives the room a calming impression.... Read more...