Lampshade

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This item is a lampshade, characterized by its finish using "hinoki bark roofing." The shape of the lampshade is a sled shape, inspired by the roofs of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. An LED or other light bulb is installed inside the lampshade to use it as a lighting fixture. * "Hinoki bark roofing": An ancient Japanese roofing method that uses material molded from hinoki cypress bark. It is often seen on the roofs of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples that are national treasures or important cultural properties, and is the most prestigious roofing technique. This sustainable method, which involves harvesting only the bark from standing hinoki cypress trees, is attracting attention from around the world. It is a unique Japanese traditional technique that was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020.

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