Folded by hand
Sudare
Artist
Laurel Parker Book
Year
2024
Category
paper
Materials
mitsumata washi paper straws (natural or dyed), real gold or silver thread, sugi (cedar) wood or metal bar
Edition
made-to-measure
Stock
In stock
Expertises
Laurel Parker Book's ‘Folded by hand’ project is the result of research and experimentation carried out by the studio during a residency at Villa Kujoyama in Kyoto (Japan). It consists of works and surfaces in washi paper for use in interior design, architecture and decoration.
'Folded by Hand' showcases Japanese papers and paper scraps handmade in Paris. The properties and elegance of the natural fibre of washi make it possible to create original and warm surfaces. The use of traditional Japanese techniques is interpreted to give new shapes to the paper using manual gestures such as pleating, crumpling, sewing, and treatments based on natural products (wax, persimmon juice, dye...).
These treatments strengthen the material by adding elasticity and protecting it from humidity and handling. Each transformation also offers opportunities to play with light: opacity, translucent elements, highlighting the architecture of the folds and joints. The colours chosen can come from the raw material or be added during shaping. Natural pigments, mainly mineral, are preferred.
Converted paper can be used in a wide range of ways. The studio is developing proposals for interior architects, luxury goods and design. To present and define a use for these surfaces, the studio develops hanging methods and support panels in wood or metal.
'Folded by Hand' showcases Japanese papers and paper scraps handmade in Paris. The properties and elegance of the natural fibre of washi make it possible to create original and warm surfaces. The use of traditional Japanese techniques is interpreted to give new shapes to the paper using manual gestures such as pleating, crumpling, sewing, and treatments based on natural products (wax, persimmon juice, dye...).
These treatments strengthen the material by adding elasticity and protecting it from humidity and handling. Each transformation also offers opportunities to play with light: opacity, translucent elements, highlighting the architecture of the folds and joints. The colours chosen can come from the raw material or be added during shaping. Natural pigments, mainly mineral, are preferred.
Converted paper can be used in a wide range of ways. The studio is developing proposals for interior architects, luxury goods and design. To present and define a use for these surfaces, the studio develops hanging methods and support panels in wood or metal.
