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Mulberry tree bark
The branches of the mulberry shrubs are harvested in the autumn, and the innermost layer of bark (white bark) is stripped from the timber and boiled in a mixture of water and soda ash. The strips are then beaten by hand until they have been well separated.
The diffuser is formed by hand sewing each of the prepared clusters of fiber to a cotton grid, which has been fastened to the base structure.
The colour of the material is a soft white that yellows a little with age. To clean diffusers in this material, we recommend that they be dusted or lightly vacuumed.
Mulberry tree bark
The branches of the mulberry shrubs are harvested in the autumn, and the innermost layer of bark (white bark) is stripped from the timber and boiled in a mixture of water and soda ash. The strips are then beaten by hand until they have been well separated.
The diffuser is formed by hand sewing each of the prepared clusters of fiber to a cotton grid, which has been fastened to the base structure.
The colour of the material is a soft white that yellows a little with age. To clean diffusers in this material, we recommend that they be dusted or lightly vacuumed.
Mulberry tree bark
The branches of the mulberry shrubs are harvested in the autumn, and the innermost layer of bark (white bark) is stripped from the timber and boiled in a mixture of water and soda ash. The strips are then beaten by hand until they have been well separated.
The diffuser is formed by hand sewing each of the prepared clusters of fiber to a cotton grid, which has been fastened to the base structure.
The colour of the material is a soft white that yellows a little with age. To clean diffusers in this material, we recommend that they be dusted or lightly vacuumed.
Mulberry tree bark
The branches of the mulberry shrubs are harvested in the autumn, and the innermost layer of bark (white bark) is stripped from the timber and boiled in a mixture of water and soda ash. The strips are then beaten by hand until they have been well separated.
The diffuser is formed by hand sewing each of the prepared clusters of fiber to a cotton grid, which has been fastened to the base structure.
The colour of the material is a soft white that yellows a little with age. To clean diffusers in this material, we recommend that they be dusted or lightly vacuumed.
Mulberry tree bark
The branches of the mulberry shrubs are harvested in the autumn, and the innermost layer of bark (white bark) is stripped from the timber and boiled in a mixture of water and soda ash. The strips are then beaten by hand until they have been well separated.
The diffuser is formed by hand sewing each of the prepared clusters of fiber to a cotton grid, which has been fastened to the base structure.
The colour of the material is a soft white that yellows a little with age. To clean diffusers in this material, we recommend that they be dusted or lightly vacuumed.
Ango Story
Ango Material Craft for
Tokyo Gift Show Life & Design 2025
Collection
Ango, a sculptural handcrafted lighting brand from Thailand, explores the creative potential of natural, discarded, and surplus materials—transforming them into sustainable design objects that blur the boundaries between art and function.
In a world shaped by uncertainty and change, living through unexpected circumstances calls for resilience, empathy, and collective hope. At Tokyo Gift Show Life & Design 2025, Ango presents a poetic approach to sustainability through material reformation, where overlooked elements are given new life in sculptural forms and existing materials will speak to a shared journey of renewal between people and nature.
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A Journey of Renewal
With Ango, every fragment of life is honoured. By reimagining natural and discarded materials—such as silk cocoon, mulberry tree bark, and fishing net composite material— we craft and transform these overlooked elements into something meaningful for our everyday lives. Each material is given a new purpose, expressing its sense of a new life as a source of beauty, sustainability, and art. They tell a story in quiet innovation.
We present each creation through our handmade little panel for Tokyo Gift Fair to present each creation that reflects our belief although they are seems forgotten can shine again—with dignity, with creativity, and with hope.
Ango Material Exploration
Silk Cocoon
The delicate shell created by the silkworm holds a quiet, natural beauty. Its soft translucence and organic form that is naturally sculpted are reinterpreted into poetic design objects—sculptural lighting, wall panels, or fluid architectural elements.
Colour Shade from Nature
Ango applies natural dyes and recycled pigments to explore a refined colour palette for silk cocoon material:
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Grey - Charcoal
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Brown - Coffee waste from daily rituals
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Black - Ebony wood
How Ango Transforms Silk Cocoon into Organic Forms
Butterfly Cocoon
Each silk cocoon is carefully hand-cut open from the side, then crafted piece by piece into panels. These panels can be reshaped into flowing organic forms—revealing the cocoon’s natural translucence in sculptural lighting and design.
Cup Cut Cocoon
In silk farming, cocoons are usually cut open from the top, leaving the cap as waste. Ango reclaims this overlooked material by hand-threading each cap into free-form compositions. Reimagined as curtains, panels, or sustainable art, these creations give new life to what was once discarded.
Coloured Cocoon
Through natural dyes and recycled pigments, we explore new palettes for silk cocoon lighting. Each colour tone enhances the cocoon’s organic texture and soft glow, while celebrating its transformation from nature to art. This process opens new possibilities for sustainable, handcrafted design.
Each tone enhances the cocoon’s natural translucence while honouring its origin and transformation.
See more about Ango Silk cocoon lighting collections
Mulberry Tree Bark
Ango works with local Thai communities to sustainably harvest mulberry tree bark, transforming it into a sculptural, handcrafted material. With its fibrous texture and tonal range from deep brown to luminous white, mulberry bark becomes a versatile medium for tactile surfaces, spatial partitions, and organic compositions that invite calm and harmony into a space
Eco-friendly techniques, such as the use of sodium silicate and hydrogen peroxide, allow the bark to be refined into natural shades—preserving its integrity while highlighting its beauty.
Mulberry Tree Bark - Brown Shade
Villagers carefully strip the bark, then boil it with hydrogen peroxide, an eco-friendly agent that naturally breaks down into water and oxygen. After rinsing and drying under the sun, the fibers reveal a rich natural brown—full of depth, organic texture, and the quiet character of nature shaped by hand.
Mulberry Tree Bark - White Shade
For the white variation, the softened bark fibers are boiled again with sodium silicate, another eco-friendly agent. This gentle process transforms them into a luminous white surface, rich in texture. Once dried and spread into sheets, the bark becomes a refined, tactile material—ideal for contemporary design and sustainable handcrafted lighting.
Craft and Expression
Ango explores the potential of mulberry bark through hand-shaped textures and curved forms, each piece expressing warmth, depth, and natural character. From sculptural lighting to artful partitions, mulberry bark embodies the meeting of ecology, craft, and design innovation.
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Fishing Net Composite Material
Surplus fishing nets are reimagined through an alchemical process—combined with mulberry paper and bonded using a 100% organic medium. The result is a highly translucent, durable material with a delicate strength, ideal for lighting, wall elements, and sculptural surfaces.
The composite strips can be hand-woven or shaped in multiple forms. When lit, their delicate flux lines shimmer softly—bringing depth and lightness into space.
The irregular layering of fibers diffuses light into a warm, sophisticated glow, balancing strength with softness. As a handcrafted lighting object or a sculptural surface, this material enriches any space with harmony, sustainability, and a deeply human touch.
Material Transformation:
A Quiet Reimagining
Presented at Tokyo Gift Show Life & Design 2025, this collection by Ango reimagines natural remnants once considered waste, giving each material—silk cocoon, mulberry tree bark, and fishing net composite—its own rhythm, texture, and story. These organic elements are hand-transformed into tactile expressions of possibility, embodying both sustainability and artistry.
Neither confined by function nor bound by form, they invite new interpretations: sculptural lighting, wall compositions, spatial partitions, and sculptural surfaces that bring warmth and depth into contemporary interiors. Each piece is a meditation on renewal and sustainable design, rooted in nature and re-envisioned for the spaces we live in now.