Eunji Jun, Halin Lee

Hanji (Side table and stool)

$4,800.00

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Description/

The handcrafted Hanji table and stool are the result of an experimental approach aimed to demonstrate the use of traditional materials and methods of production, such as Hanji and the dochim method, in modern design.   Hanji, a traditional wood fiber paper, is labor intensive work and is still handcrafted in a workshop by human hands. The paper’s journey begins with cutting and drying the paper mulberry, followed by fiber extraction, and concludes with the dochim process, which involves pressing finished paper sheets to compact fibers. The Hanji table and stool are intended to bring the entire papermaking process together and shift the concept to a new shape and aesthetic.

<When the tiger used to smoke> collection implies the idea of long-term sustainability by working with masters of each field who deserves much more recognition, and incorporating modern furniture design with our traditional culture to make it more approachable.

Eunji Jun

designer

Halin Lee and Eunji Jun are the founders of WKND Lab - a design studio based in Seoul, Korea. WKND Lab’s work field varies from material research, object, to furniture design. All with material-driven narratives to tell our philosophy about relationships between design, humans, and nature. The studio pursues simple design that reflects the beautiful texture and color of the founded material. With their designed objects, they aim to introduce and deliver narratives into peoples' lifestyles, suggesting not just esthetic but also sustainable alternatives.