Sunday, March 14, 2010

Minokami Koubou: Beautiful Paper Products



Introducing Flower Vase, and Washi Flex

Minokami Koubou creates many products created from Japanese washi



What is Washi?




What is washi? Paper has first been introduced to Japan by the Chinese in 610AD. Since then, for 1300 years, the material has been processed and improved, creating paper that is unique to Japan called the washi.

Today, the washi is valued very highly in the world due to its incomparable strength and beauty.


Washi Flower Vase






F2


The washi flower vase uses a special technology called the beauty mold, allowing it to have and maintain a 3D shape. It uses pulp and chemical fibers as its main raw materials.




P-vase


The paper is waterproof, allowing it to hold water and perform its duty as a vase. Different from ceramic, the material is light and eco-friendly.


F-vase

Try out this original and eco-friendly product.

Choose from F-vase, P-vase, and F2
Dimensions:
F-base: 30cm x 25cm x 8cm
P-base: 33cm x 5.5cm (Diameter x Height)
F2: 15cm x 13cm x 6.5cm


Washi Flex



The Flex is washi paper that has been resin coated and hand-crushed to ease reshaping to your taste.

Not just another lighting ornament, with this product, you can shape the paper into anyway you like it, allowing the creation of various lighting textures.

Create your own light with this unique product.


Dimensions:
30 x 30 (Diameter x Height in cm)

Hacoa: Hand-Made Wood Products 2/2


Introducing Clip Catch, Stapler, and Paper Weight



Hacoa Clip Catch


A unique, dimple-like indent is placed in the middle of a wooden block, giving the clip catch an innovative look.

If you toss a paper clip towards the indent, the strong magnet imbedded in the dimple will instantly “catch” the clip.

Paper clips have a tendency to go missing. With this innovative product, you can keep your clips and display them in a beautiful manner.


Dimensions:
100 x 100 x 20 (W x D x H in mm)


Available in walnut and maple

Hacoa Stapler






The grip of the stapler uses hand-crafted wood. Despite the simple, flat structure,
the wood fits easily and comfortably in your hands.

The wooden handle has a distinctive touch that is warm, and earthy. A sensation that metal or plastic cannot provide.


Dimensions:
21 x 130 x 43 (W x D x H in mm)


Available in maple colour colour

Hacoa Paper Weight




A paper weight with round edges gives this product a nice, soft feel when held in the hand. The rounded shape also allows the paper weight to slide without scratching the surface of the paper, giving this product practicality along with creativity.


Dimensions:

102 x 72 x 21 (W x D x H in mm)


Available in rosewood and maple colour

Hacoa: Hand-Made Wood Products 1/2


Introducing Flashdrive, Animal Flashdrive, and Keyboard


Flashdrives


Hacoa creates various types of wonderful flashdrives such as the monaca and chocolat

The monaca is designed after the Japanese snack with the same name. Enjoy the sweet sensation of monaca combined with the ever-changing sensation of wood.

The chcolat looks like a fresh chocolate bar that has just been removed from its box. Enjoy it as you enjoy antique furniture for many years.


Dimensions:
22 x 71 x 9.4 (W x D x H in mm)


Choose from rosewood and maple colours


Animal Flashdrives


The animal flashdrives by Hacoa are hard working cute animals. Feel relaxed as you feel their smooth texture and observe their cuteness.

They will work hard when you need them to as well. When not in use, please unplug their cables. Naturally, these cute animals will become your best friend.


Dimensions:
90 x 18 x 16 (W x D x H in mm)


Choose from walnut and maple colours


Hacoa USB Keyboard


The Hacoa keyboard is a unique handcrafted keyboard, in which the exterior is almost completely made of wood, including the keys. Every wooden piece has individually been sawed off, and sanded down by a master-craftsman.

During a period of rapid, worldwide consumption, why not enjoy a long-lasting, eco-friendly keyboard? Surely you will fall in love with this original product.

Dimensions:
315 x 160 x 30 (W x D x H in mm)


Available in walnut