nendo crafts tokyo tribal collection for industry+ from bamboo rattan

nendo crafts tokyo tribal collection for industry+ from bamboo rattan
all images by akihiro yoshida

industry+ is dedicated to producing objects that blend traditional craft with mass manufacturing. working together with trade across asia, the singaporean design company has worked together with nendo on a collection of 22 furniture objects that debut at maison&objet asia 2015 (from march 10th-13th).

bamboo rattan is woven to create voluminous back supports for the chairs

the ‘tokyo tribal collection’ is comprised of simple chairs, shelves, stools and tables that have been conceived in compact sizes in order that they fit in well with the contemporary urban living space, and smaller confines. the japanese creative wanted to develop a family of objects that melded small homeware goods with furniture, contrasting more conventional concepts of interior design.

different patterns are woven in rattan

each piece sees various materials and functions converge into single entities. solid oak is used for the main frames of the furniture, while volcanic sand plaster is used for top board finishes. a combination of bamboo rattan elements are integrated into the collection, hand-woven by local artisans in the philippines. the natural material’s elastic properties makes it ideal for the back supports of the chair. additionally, baskets crafted from the fibres serve as decorative and functional details, in some cases legs from stools and chairs piercing through them in which they can be used for storing small objects.

the ‘tokyo tribal collection’ chairs each feature different back supports

in its entirety, the ‘tokyo tribal collection’ by nendo showcases genuine craftsmanship with structural detail, creating a tightly-knit tribe of objects. 

woven bamboo rattan details stand as functional and decorative elements for the family of objects

the ‘tokyo tribal collection’ stools

baskets are integrated into leg supports for housing small objects

the series of furniture contrasts conventional ideas of interior design

the ‘tokyo tribal collection’ bench

the ‘tokyo tribal collection’ shelving system

a family of stools have baskets built into their base