What’s this? At first glance, it looks like a picture of some bread, and very tasty-looking golden brown bread too. But wait, is the bread … glowing? Is it some trick of the eye, or is there something seriously wrong with the bread? Well, neither, in this case. This eye-catching item, found by one of the reporters at our sister site Pouch, is actually a lamp, so it’s supposed to glow. What makes the product unique, though, is that it’s made from real bread! Join us for a look at the different types of bread that have been turned masterfully into a light source!
The bread-turned-lamp, called the Pampshade — a combination of the word for bread (pan in Japanese or pain in French) and the word lampshade — is a creation by Japanese designer Yukiko Morita who is based in the city of Kobe.
The unique yet endearing lamps were born out of Morita’s passion for bread, which she describes on her website with the following: “I love bread. Bread is so cute, I want to decorate my room with different breads and just stare at them forever.” Now, that’s some serious love! And the breads she uses for her lamps isn’t just any ordinary bread. They’re from renowned bakeries Shinshindo in Kyoto and the Bigot shop at the Kobe International House (Kobe Kokusai Kaikan) in Kobe’s Sannomiya district. No wonder the bread lamps look so real and appetizing!
There are seven types of lamps currently shown on Morita’s website:
▼The Petite Boule (battery-operated, 4,500 yen [US$39.26]) 
▼The Coupe (battery-operated, 4,500 yen)
▼ The Champigion (battery-operated, 4,500 yen)
▼The Petit Croissant (battery-operated, 5,500 yen [$47.98])
▼The Boule (plug-in, 8,500 yen [$74.15])
▼The Batard (plug-in, 9,500 yen [$82.88])
▼The Baguette (plug-in, 9,500 yen)
The pampshades are available at several shops across Japan in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe, but not all items may be in stock, so you may want to call and check beforehand if you intend on visiting one of the shops.
Well, we have to say Morita’s love of bread certainly “shines through” her lamps. While it’s a unique way of showing her affection, we think it’s resulted in a lovely product that gives us a warm feeling just from looking at it. Hmm …on second thought, it may make you hungry as well! Who ever thought a lamp would make you want to go to the bakery? Here’s hoping that something looking this good will always light your way!
Source and photos: Pampshade
Original article by: Yayoi Saginomiya (c) Pouch
[ Read in Japanese ]
Tasting Korea’s sweet that looks like a copy of a remix of a copy of a Japanese sweet but isn’t
What do you eat when you catch a cold? We asked 11 of our Japanese reporters
Himakajima: The Japanese island with one traffic light that only turns green once a year
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
Coffin meditation sessions being offered by Tokyo relaxation parlor
Tasting Korea’s sweet that looks like a copy of a remix of a copy of a Japanese sweet but isn’t
What do you eat when you catch a cold? We asked 11 of our Japanese reporters
Himakajima: The Japanese island with one traffic light that only turns green once a year
Japanese group to hold fashion show of colostomy bags and other stoma equipment in Paris
Coffin meditation sessions being offered by Tokyo relaxation parlor
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Japanese fish that beat Pokémon Sapphire are retiring from video game streaming【Video】
25 different Japanese convenience store sandwiches – What’s inside them?【Photos】
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Cyberpunk anime meets traditional culture in Ghost in the Shell gold leaf Japanese changing screens
7 great places to see Mt. Fuji from without having to climb it
Japan’s otoshidama tradition of giving kids money at New Year’s gets a social welfare upgrade
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Sumo Sanrio! Hello Kitty and pals team up with Japan Sumo Association for new merch【Pics】
Can a dirty butthole make you filthy rich in Japan? We’re starting a New Year’s lottery experiment
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
7-Eleven Japan’s ramen-cooking robot whipped us up a bowl of noodles【Taste test】
We visit the 24-hour male-only sauna just outside of Hakata Station and ponder a strange sight
Japanese fish that beat Pokémon Sapphire are retiring from video game streaming【Video】
25 different Japanese convenience store sandwiches – What’s inside them?【Photos】
Hello Kitty Choco Egg figures are an adorable trip through three periods of Japanese pop culture【Pics】
Melon bread showdown! Which Japanese convenience store melon pan is the one for you?【Taste test】
Hatsune Miku’s “Melt” celebrates 10th anniversary with enka cover
Cool traditional Japanese inn lets customers tidy up their room with a click of a button【Video】
Japanese ryokan custom ignites debate after visitors label it sexist
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Jennifer Connelly sang a Japanese song that became a number one hit single in Japan 【Video】
45 years of Gundam history assemble at Uniqlo for new anime T-shirt line【Photos】
Leave a Reply