cheng-tsung feng reinterprets traditional bamboo craftsmanship

cheng-tsung feng reinterprets traditional taiwanese bamboo craftsmanship
all images courtesy of cheng-tsung feng

with ‘circle’, cheng-tsung feng, a taiwanese young designer, reveals how traditional bamboo craftsmanship can be transformed into modern design. presented at maison et objet 2015, ‘circle’ is a hand-made and self-standing mirror that uses moso bamboo for its whole structure. the wood tube acts as the bottom support and from it, two stripes of the same material surround and hold the mirror.

the joint space in the bamboo can be used to place small pieces of jewellery
dimensions: 310 x 80 x 400mm (big) / 210 x 70 x 350mm (small)

‘circle’ uses bamboo’s strength and flexibility to achieve a clean and contemporary design while processing it with classic heat molding methods. the principal feature of this product is the special shape that has been carved into the tube, that not only prevents the bamboo from breaking, but also gives an elegant appearance while holding the mirror. additionally, this cut creates a hole in the cylinder ideal for storing little pieces of jewelry like rings and pendants. the back of the mirror is covered in a bamboo silk-pattern, showcasing the medium’s different uses and finishes.

the back of the mirrors have a bamboo silk-like pattern

‘circle’ is available in two different sizes

the details show the delicacy of the craftsmanship

the specially cut bamboo prevents breakage and gives an elegant shape to hold the mirror

‘circle’ is a self standing clean piece of design

‘circle’s design exhibits a great attention to detail and delicacy

the mirrors at maison et objet paris
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