Description
Handcrafted in Shizuoka, Japan, this lantern is made using Suruga Take Sensuji Zaiku (駿河竹千筋細工), a traditional bamboo craft officially designated by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Unlike woven bamboo work, Sensuji craft is built by inserting extremely thin round bamboo rods (higo) into a precisely constructed frame, creating an airy, highly refined structure.
About “Shinsetsu (New Snow)”
This model is a contemporary interpretation of the classic form:
• The bamboo rods are fixed only at the base and gathered at the top
• One-third of the back is intentionally left open, revealing the woven bamboo base
• The silhouette feels quiet, minimal, and poetic—beautiful as a light stand or as a sculptural object
Use it with the included LED candle, or display it as pure bamboo art.
Materials & Finish
• Natural bamboo
• Clear lacquer finish
Size
• Diameter: 9 cm
• Height: 20 cm
Included
• Gift presentation box
• LED candle light (Ø 3.7 cm × H 3.2 cm)
• “Suruga Bamboo Craft” cultural leaflet (Japanese)
Important Note
• The LED candle uses a CR2032 button battery.
• Battery cannot be shipped internationally — candle included, battery not included.
Notes
Each piece is handmade by a Japanese craft artisan. Variations in bamboo tone and grain are part of its natural character.
Pairs beautifully with tea rooms, Zen / wabi-sabi interiors, Japanese minimalist spaces, and art object collections.
