Also on view at PERN BAAN Studio during @chiangmaidesignweek are a new set of mulberry paper lamps by our in-house designer Piang @29567a@roem.studio
These light studies are an outgrowth of a collaborative craft exchange with Siampromprathan mulberry paper factory that was organized by Thailand’s Creative Economy Agency earlier this year.
Come and check them out if you’re in Chiang Mai!
Prototype No. 2
“ Phomprathan table lamp “
This lamp’s concept comes from the natural texture of paper made from rice-straw pulp, which gives it a distinctive pattern. The design is highlighted by directing light onto the shade, creating shadows within the paper.
Dimension L580 x W380 x H710 mm
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Prototype No. 1 – Sa Paper Exploration Project
At Siamphomprathan
This piece was born from an experiment with bamboo as the mold. As the wet paper released its water, it captured the bamboo’s character, rising into gentle ridges that echo its natural texture.
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Recent Project: Explore and Design – The Old Paper Factory in San Kamphaeng District
Siamphomprathan.
This factory is one of the oldest in the district, originally established to produce paper for export overseas. Even during the COVID era, while many businesses were shutting down, this factory remained strong—in fact, orders even increased, moving against the trend.
But why is it that most of the workers here are elderly? This was the very question the designer began to ask during a field visit. Upon exploring the factory, it became clear that the work requires not only specialized skills but also long years of experience. The process involves both machinery and traditional handcraft techniques in papermaking.
What the factory lacks, however, is the integration of design into its paper products. While the factory already produces its own line of products, they have yet to fully explore design as part of their creations. Thanks to the workers’ expertise, designers are able to experiment with different forms and techniques more easily, allowing their design ideas to be realized smoothly through the skills of the artisans.
