“paper table”by miso + s.o.n for kamijiya in ise, japan. photo by yuna yagi


as the client’s shop is located in “okage yoko-cho” in ise city, a very traditional and historical place which has been protected since the ancient time, the texture and softness of paper tables and lighting seemed well-accommodated to the japanese-style building despite of their rather modern shapes. not only paper lighting but also paper table is portable and foldable just like “sensu,” Japanese folding fan. We took advantage of paper’s nature, which were considered as weakness, and turned them around to perfect furniture for the shop with a long and distinguished history.