SPINNING HEAD
Made in Yame, Southern Japan
Material: Mizuki (dogwood) tree, cotton yarn, paint
Design by COMPANY / Johan Olin 2016
Size: 50 x 40mm


We've been working with traditional craft masters in Southern Japan
Spinning Heads were made for our exhibition ’Secrets from Forest’ at ARTIUM, Fukuoka, Japan in 2017.
Spins are based on the tradition of woodenKoma (spins) manufacturing of Yame region.



Aamu with Koma Masters in Yame, Japan.


Drawing: Johan Olin.




On our first visit to Yame Koma (spinning top) factory we get to try the traditional painting.