In exploring the familiar presence of rattan furniture and objects in Japanese living, this work seeks to rediscover and reinterpret the material’s inherent beauty. Beyond its graceful curves, a closer look at its cross-section reveals a structure formed by multiple vascular bundles, enabling remarkable flexibility in bending. When sliced into millimetre-thin layers, needle-sized pores shimmer with passing light, emitting a uniquely sparkling glow. By re-examining materials and techniques long embedded in our everyday lives through a contemporary lens, we uncover new aesthetic qualities. These rediscoveries have the potential to evolve into new values, enriching the way we live.

DESIGNTIDE TOKYO Main Exhibition
The main exhibition program of DESIGNTIDE TOKYO.
This exhibition presents a curated selection of works from an open call juried by the event’s directors, invited creators recommended by each director, and selected participants from the student exhibition Class 2025.