Greg Ponesse — December 28, 2005 — Lifestyle
References: web-japan.org
Japanese paper is prized for the unique patterns of the fibers on each sheet. Today, washi is finding growing use in interior decoration schemes, reflecting a broader trend, particularly among young people, to get back in touch with Japanese culture. Traditional items such as fusuma sliding doors made from opaque paper and shoji panels, which are translucent, are selling well, as are washi curtains and lamp shades, which diffuse light and make a room look warm and cozy. Single sheets of paper are also in big demand, as more and more people line tables and shelves with washi and discover that it offers an inexpensive way to give a room a special touch.
Trend Themes
1. Growing Use of Washi in Interior Decoration - There is a growing trend, particularly among young people, to incorporate washi paper in interior decoration schemes.
2. Increasing Demand for Traditional Japanese Paper Products - Traditional Japanese paper products such as fusuma sliding doors and shoji panels made from washi are selling well.
3. Rise in Single Sheet Washi Paper Usage - There is an increasing demand for single sheets of washi paper to line tables and shelves as a way to add a special touch to a room.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The use of washi paper in interior decoration presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the interior design industry.
2. Home Decor - The increasing demand for traditional Japanese paper products like fusion sliding doors and shoji panels made from washi offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the home decor industry.
3. Paper Manufacturing - The rise in the usage of single sheet washi paper presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the paper manufacturing industry.
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