New folk craft: Wooden lamp stand, Folk crafts of Tottori prefecture

The body of the lamp, lampshade, and lacquer finish are all done by local craftsmen, with Tottori's renowned Inshu washi paper used for the lampshade. Many variations of lampshades and stands are available, such as round and polygonal shades, and extendible stands. The well-known film director Ozu Yasujiro (1903-1963), who was known for his strong preference for authenticity and detail, used these lamps often n his movies.