Table made with Hanji and discarded paper fibers from a paper company by using dochim method, which is pounding finished paper sheets to compact fibers. Hanji is the name of a traditional handmade paper from Korea. Hanji is made from the inner bark of paper mulberry, a tree native to Korea. Traditional hanji is made in laminated sheets using the oebaltteugi method (a sheet formation technique), which allows for multi-directional grain The process of creating hanji also employs dochim, a method of pounding finished sheets to compact fibers and lessen ink bleed.
When Tiger Used to Smoke: Collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserve much more recognition and incorporating modern furniture design with our traditional culture to make it more approachable.
HANJI. Table, 2022
HANJI. Table, 2022
From the series When Tiger Used to Smoke..
Acrylic, paper, mulberry tree fibreDimensions: 83 H x 62 W x 64 D cm.
Unique piece
Color: White
Heritage: KoreaWKND Lab is a duo designer studio in Seoul, Korea. It was founded by Eunji Jun and Halin Lee. WKND Lab specializes in various design disciplines, including material research, object design, furniture design, and art installation.
With a focus on material-driven narratives, WKND Lab communicates its philosophy about the dynamic interplay between design, humanity, and the natural environment.
WKND Lab is committed to crafting designs that are simple yet striking, with a strong emphasis on the unique texture and coloration of the materials they use.
In doing so, WKND Lab hopes to encourage individuals to explore not only aesthetics but also environmentally, culturally, and socially conscious design alternatives.
