The Silk Mandala Lamp “SumiNagi” received an Award of Excellence at the Japan Japanese Culture Grand Prix held in October 2023, recognizing its refined expression of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design.
Bathed in the lamp’s calm azure light, the mind is gently guided toward clarity, reminiscent of the soothing rhythm of ocean waves. Designed as a meditative light, SumiNagi invites moments of stillness in which inner awareness quietly unfolds, like a flower blooming through deep contemplation.
Each lamp is meticulously handcrafted using a traditional technique known as the thread-hanging mandala. In daylight, the silk threads reveal a soft luster and delicate texture, offering a sense of calm through their material presence. As evening falls, the mandala pattern emerges vividly through light and shadow, creating a fantastical, almost poetic interplay reminiscent of shadow puppetry.
Through silk, light, and handwork, SumiNagi embodies a serene fusion of meditation, artistry, and Japanese sensibility—an object that transforms light into a contemplative experience.