Our natural materials that bring sophisticated beauty and grace, into the huge interior spaces, such as hotels, restaurants, museums and public facilities. The material is a woven fabric called Shikada-Woven, that are based on precision cut bamboo. The diameter of each bamboo baguette is 1.5 mm. We use 25,000 bamboo baguettes to weave a fabric of 40 meters length and 2400 mm width maximum. Suspending it from the ceiling like waves, bending it like aurora and twisting it like DNA, our fabric gives a dynamic, vivid, supple and natural impression.
The manufacturing method of these fabrics are based on that of japanese traditional blind called Sudare. We, Shikada Sangyo Inc, has produced Sudare since 1912.
We exhibit Shikada-Woven as compact as possible at A@W. They are still unknown as primary fabric in Italia. This is our first exhibition in Italia.
We aim for the commercial and public use in Italia and in Europe. So we are now testing flameproof capabilities (Euroclass) of our new fabrics. We will release the result of judge for the first time all over the world at A@W in Milan.
This material, made by weaving thin strips of bamboo, is highly versatile:
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Design Versatility: It can be used to create both beautiful curves and sharp, dynamic spaces, while allowing air and light to pass through for an elegant atmosphere.
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Manufacturing Methods:
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Hand-Woven: Traditional method using a foot loom, where artisans manually align each bamboo node, resulting in a unique, high-end finish (e.g., Texture 101).
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Machine-Woven: Standardized material produced using a large power loom, capable of achieving widths up to 2.4 meters, ensuring uniformity and durability (e.g., Texture 462, 441).
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Customization: We offer approximately 40 types of materials across both weaving methods.
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Functional Options: For operability, SHIKADA WOVEN can be specified with various functions, including chain-operated roll screens and Roman shades, or roll-up styles. Additionally, based on the Misu blinds used in Japanese shrines and temples, our traditional hand-woven products allow for customized decorations such as edges, metallic fittings, and tassels (e.g., Texture 441 special specification).
