The very first outdoor lighting collection in the brokis
portfolio, bonbori was created by world-renowned
Japanese designer Fumie shibata, who took inspiration
from the traditional paper lamps that line the paths to
shrines and temples during the annual paddy harvest
festivals in Japan. in Japanese, the word “bonbori” not
only denotes this traditional form of lighting, it also
describes the soft light coming from within a snowy
cave. Manufactured in compliance with the iP44
rating for outdoor use, the light makes use of a simple
stainless-steel base finished in an environmentally
friendly weather-resistant powder coating. The easily
removable LEd light source, which can withstand
below-freezing temperatures, casts a gentle glow
through a diffusor and laser-cut openings in the stain-
less steel. The likeness to the traditional bonbori lamp
is achieved with an elegant handblown glass shade,
an extraordinary piece crafted from multiple layers
of carefully moulded glass. Whether in the garden,
on the terrace, or in other outdoor settings, the soft,
gentle light of bonbori pays tribute to a Japanese
tradition by creating a unique and festive ambience
to be enjoyed as thoroughly in solitude as with family
and friends.
BONBORI
OUTDOOR
FUMIE SHIBATA
DESIGN
