The Japanese always know how to do it right--even down to their dinner decor, as with the OEY Tableware collection. Inspired by the traditional samurai hair tie technique, it is a form of Japanese paper craft that centers around knotting.
Designed by Ken Yokomizo & Mariko Murai for Design Yard, the OEY Tableware collection includes, according to Yanko Design, intricately corded paper rings, chopsticks, and napkin holders. Handmade from paper and silk, it is a stunning addition for any special occasion.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Traditional Japanese Papercraft Tablewares
- The use of traditional papercraft techniques in tablewares is disrupting the industry, opening up opportunities for designers to incorporate cultural design elements into their work.
- Handmade Tablewares From Unconventional Materials
- Creating tablewares from materials such as paper and silk rather than traditional ones like ceramics and metals presents an opportunity for innovation in the tableware industry.
- Intricate Corded Paper Rings in Tablewares
- Incorporating intricate paper rings into tablewares creates a unique and visually stunning design element that could shake up the tableware industry.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Tableware Industry
- The OEY Tableware Collection's use of unconventional materials and traditional Japanese papercraft techniques presents an opportunity for innovation in the tableware industry.
- Design Industry
- Designers can look to the OEY Tableware Collection's use of cultural design elements as inspiration for incorporating traditional techniques into their work, disrupting the design industry.
- Handicrafts Industry
- Utilizing skills from the handicrafts industry, such as paper-crafting and knotting, can open up opportunities for innovation in other industries, as illustrated by the OEY Tableware Collection.
