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Eriko Horiki

Washi is more than just paper—it’s an art of water, light, and time. Eriko Horiki is a Kyoto-based artist and entrepreneur who has redefined this ancient Japanese craft, elevating it beyond tradition and into contemporary design. From monumental art installations to delicate whiskey labels, her work preserves a 1,300-year-old practice while pushing its creative limits.

Eriko Horiki

With a deep reverence for washi’s handmade beauty, Horiki has pioneered techniques to adapt it for modern applications, making it fire-resistant, stronger, and more versatile. She collaborates with renowned architects, designers, and luxury brands, including Baccarat, to create breathtaking works that fuse craftsmanship with innovation.

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Example Works

  • Light Walls: Shima Kanko Hotel,THE CLUB Hall (2F)

    This hotel was the venue for the 42nd G7 Summit (Ise-Shima Summit), and its original Togo Murano architecture was refurbished for the occasion. The traditional Japanese TATEWAKU pattern was incorporated as an auspicious motif signifying the positive rising energy of the universe.

  • Light Walls (Residential): Branchera Suita Katayamakoen Show Apartment

    Designed to connect generations and celebrate family stories, this residence embraces time as a core element—shifting with light, weather, and season. At the entrance, a display niche offers space for seasonal objects, inviting moments of reflection and ritual.

  • Facades: Minamoto Kitchoan Okayama Main Shop

    Fifty sheets of watermark-patterned washi, sealed in anti-reflective glass, form a glowing façade that reimagines the material for architecture. Fade-resistant and richly textured, it stands as a warm landmark in central Okayama.

  • Light Objects: ISHI/TANE

    This original method shapes washi in three-dimensional forms without the use of bamboo strips or adhesives. It allows for expression with freely curved surfaces and does not suffer from adhesive deterioration over time.

  • Package Design: Suntory "Hibiki"

    Since 1989, Eriko Horiki’s collaboration with Suntory has adapted handmade washi for mass production, creating iconic labels that represent Japanese whiskey worldwide.

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