Sikigu Two Colour Paper Tray

A shallow tray bonded from two sheets of paper in different colours, so the inside and the outside never quite match. The geometry is sharp enough that it reads as architectural rather than crafted.

There is a water-repellent coating on it, borrowed from the way kimono fabric is treated, which means a knocked glass is an inconvenience rather than a disaster. Keys, pens, paper clips, rings at night. Three shapes including the triangular Sankaku.

Key Features

• Material: Paper, bonded two-sheet construction
• Large: Width 205mm × height 135mm × depth 16mm
• Small: Width 135mm × height 135mm × depth 16mm
• Sankaku: Width 118mm × height 135mm × depth 16mm
• Finish: Water-repellent coating inspired by kimono treatment
• Design: Geometric two-colour form
• Suitable for: Pens, keys, paper clips and small desk items
• Made in: Japan

Trade notes

Eight colour and shape combinations make this merchandise as a block rather than a single facing — grouped, it reads as a collection and sells better. The water-repellent coating is a genuine differentiator against other paper trays; make sure it gets said.