For us, it starts with our respect for traditional East Asian crafts, which are, as we all know, on the edge of disappearing. For craftsmen, it is increasingly difficult to find successors, and traditional lanterns are often replaced by mass-produced, cheaper alternatives. Our mission is to help sustain and revive these traditional crafts and techniques.But for these skills to survive, they must remain relevant in today’s world. We believe the way to do this is by combining their traditional background with contemporary design.
From our studio in Amsterdam, we develop designs that reinterpret traditional lantern-making techniques through new forms and contexts. Traditional lantern making carries generations of knowledge and cultural meaning. By working closely with artisans, we create pieces that honor their heritage while feeling at home in contemporary spaces.

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For us, light is all about atmosphere rather than function or pure illumination. Our lanterns are objects that shape a space and encourage people to slow down, gather, and connect with their surroundings.
We always approach our designs beyond function. We design our lanterns to be beautiful both when switched on and off, carrying a warmth that is present in the object itself, not only in the light it emits.
They are made from a handmade bamboo frame, which we believe gives the lantern its soul, and are covered in fabrics. These fabrics are treated using a traditional technique derived from waterproofing paper umbrellas. By combining these traditional methods, the lantern naturally develops an authentic character and a soft, diffused light.

Your pieces highlight handcraft and natural materials. What draws you most to these traditional techniques?

We are drawn to traditional techniques because they carry time, knowledge, and a deep relationship between material, maker, and nature. They are not just methods of production, but ways of thinking and working that have been refined over generations.
What we value most is the honesty of these processes. Materials like bamboo and fabric are worked by hand, and you can still feel that human presence in the final object. Nothing is hidden or overly perfected, and that creates a sense of authenticity and quiet imperfection that we find very beautiful.
In a world dominated by mass production, these techniques also create a slower, more intentional way of making. They allow the material itself to guide the process, which results in objects that feel grounded, tactile, and connected to their origin.

Your objects often feel very personal and intentional. How do you feel when they move into a new space and become part of someone else’s home?

It is one of the most rewarding aspects of our work. Every lantern begins in the hands of artisans and carries the stories, skills, and care of many people. When it enters a new home, it becomes part of someone else's daily life and acquires new meaning through the experiences and memories created around it. We often speak about the philosophy of *Wù Wǒ* (物我), the unity of object and self. In that sense, a piece is only truly complete when it is lived with and becomes part of a person's environment and story.