# Shibori Textured Lighting The Suzusan Luminaires Brings a Traditional Japanese Technique to Europe By Meghan Young | Published 2012-05-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzusan-luminaires References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/05/30/suzusan-luminaires/) & [suzusan-shibori](http://www.suzusan-shibori.com/luminaires.html) The clean and contemporary aesthetic of the Suzusan Luminaires almost distracts people away from the true selling point of these light fixtures: their texture. Inspired by the [Japanese textile finishing technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stria-collection) known as shibori, each lamp design boasts [three-dimensional patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souffl-lamp) that contrast beautifully with the ivory color palette. Although this unique technique is virtually unknown in the Western world, it can be likened to the process of tie-dying. Created by Hiroyuki Murase, the eldest son of Suzusan director Hiroshi Murase, the Suzusan Luminaires transfers the cultural meaning behind the shibori texture into a modern European context. The Suzusan Luminaires are available in various shapes and sizes. From [large, circular ceiling lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yurameki) to tall and slim floor lamps, they are great for many spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Shibori Textured Home Decor:** The traditional Japanese technique of shibori on home decor provides a unique texture that appeals to the contemporary aesthetic. - **Cultural Inspired Lighting:** Using traditional techniques like shibori adds a unique cultural interpretation to contemporary lighting. - **3D Textured Lighting:** The three-dimensional texture of shibori inspired lighting adds depth and interest to contemporary light fixtures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Incorporating shibori technique into lighting fixtures offers a new selling point to home decor enthusiasts. - **Lighting Design:** Using shibori technique in lighting design breathes new life into the industry and opens new opportunities for designers. - **Textile Design:** The use of shibori in lighting design introduces textile design techniques into the lighting industry, providing cross-discipline innovation opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Honeycomb-Like Sculptural Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tri-light.md) - [Washi Paper-Inspired Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-a-light.md) - [Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madco.md) - [Silk Textural Lantern Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-collection.md) - [Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sora-pendant-light.md) - [Lantern-Inspired Wall Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hashira-wall-lamp.md) - [Kimono-Inspired Lighting Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haori-light.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Soft Luxe Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lantern-silk-collection.md)