To architects, designers, and interior
design contractors
Sudare is a traditional Japanese blind made
of thin bamboo or reeds woven with thread.
Misu is a bamboo blind whose edges are
covered with silk or linen cloth to give it a luxury.
Sudare and Misu are used as blinds,
partitions, exteriors, tapestries, etc.
They are used not only for practical
purposes but also as decorative objects. They are used in a wide variety of
situations.
Sudare and Misu create a special space that
is both blocked and connected.
They block the view of others and protect your privacy.
However, at the same time, we can sense the outside world and the presence
of others by letting light and wind pass through.
Examples of specific uses
As blinds for windows
By using Sudare as blinds for the windows of houses or buildings, the room
will not be too dark.
Additionally, while blocking the view from the outside, it also allows
you to see what's going on outside from inside.
As partitions around bed
Sudare divide the space around your bed
like a canopy, allowing you to fall asleep with peace of mind.
Setting up rest areas and business meeting spaces
By partitioning off a corner of your office
with Sudare, you can set up a rest area or business meeting space without major
construction work.
As a light cover
If you use Sudare as a light cover, you can
soften the light from fluorescent lights and create a calming space.
As instead of store door
By using Sudare instead of doors at stores inside buildings, passersby
can get a sense of the store's atmosphere.
The stores can also create an environment where customers can shop without
worrying about passersby.
As exterior decorations
Sudare can be used as exterior decoration
to create a calm atmosphere.
Depending on your ideas, you can use Sudare
for various purposes.
In the spirit of Zen, which is deeply rooted in Japanese culture,
it is important not to separate things clearly, but to emphasise the "ambiguity
of boundaries" and create harmony as a whole.
Zen also emphasizes harmony with nature.
Sudare and Mis have been loved by Japanese
people as items to create 乬harmony乭 since ancient times.
Reeds used to make sudare and misu, grow
around lakes and rivers and purify the water.
However, if the reeds are not managed by
cutting them regularly, their quality will deteriorate.
Reeds can continue to exist when man and
nature live in harmony.
We will continue to use reeds to protect
the environment.
By preserving ancient techniques, we will
pass on Japanese culture to the next generation.
"Make things that have been handed
down since ancient times, acquire the power to create something new, cultivate
the mind that creates them. "
This is an important phrase for us.
Would you like to propose to your clients Sudare
or Misu that harmonize with nature and create an appropriate distance from
others as items to decorate their spaces?
