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Lotus Lamp
Like a living archive where tradition and contemporary design meet, this lamp fuses centuries-old Japanese fan-making techniques with modern lighting design to rediscover and reinterpret cultural fragments, rituals and crafts, creating a poetic convergence of time, place and memory. The wooden base is made by Yamada Wood Workshop in Kyoto, using Hinoki cypress from the forested mountains of Keihoku, Kyoto. The surface is finished with traditional Japanese lacquer (urushi), supplied by the Tsutsumi Asakichi Urushi Company, founded in 1909. Their philosophy - “Not a single drop of urushi is wasted” - honours the vision and spirit of its founder, Asakichi Tsutsumi, while retaining a deep respect for natural materials and craftsmanship integrity. But the heart of the lamp is the traditional paper fan, known as uchiwa, which is used as a reflector. Produced in the Hachiya Uchiwa atelier in Kyoto, these fans have been crafted with unchanged techniques for over 400 years, using natural materials such as wood and bamboo, and handmade washi paper.
Combining tradition and innovation, the lamp incorporates the latest high-efficiency LED technology, designed at the New York headquarters, ensuring manageability and versatility, and preserving delicate materials through soft light.
Ryoko graduated in Fine Arts from Musashino Art University in Tokyo and continued her studies at the Lycée Jeanne d'Arc in France. Motivated by her love for design and the arts, Ryoko moved to New York City, where she cultivated a brilliant 13-year career. Renowned for her ability to seamlessly blend cultural sensitivity and technical precision, Ryoko offers lighting solutions that transform and enhance environments. Her work has been honoured with prestigious awards, including the Illuminating Engineering Society's Lumen Awards, and has been published in leading magazines such as LD+A Magazine and Architectural Digest. With a visionary approach and a deep understanding of the impact of light, Ryoko brings unparalleled expertise and creativity to every project he undertakes.
Triptych is a design studio and product brand shaped by the distinctive sensibilities of three places. From Kyoto it draws the silent beauty of nature, the poetry of imperfection and centuries of traditional craftsmanship. From New York it embraces bold creativity, contemporary design and a relentless drive for innovation. From Como it inherits the tradition of Italian craftsmanship, where attention to detail and enduring quality are at the heart of every object.