south | "Utakata" | Himmeli

Himmeli, an art to enjoy light and shadow. Expressive medium-sized mobile

Works by the artist etelä, who creates traditional Nordic decorative himmeli.
From the desire to "live in Shinshu, use Shinshu materials, and create things."
Himmeli is made using wheat straw from Nagano Prefecture. These are works made from rye harvested in 2023.

Etelä, who creates himmeli in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, is involved in the cultivation and harvesting of the wheat used as the material for the work. This gentle himmeli carries a neat and dignified beauty that seems to reflect the artist's personality. It is a delicate yet healthy-feeling piece made by connecting threads passed through the hollow parts of wheat straw from Nagano Prefecture, which are the parts of the work.

"Utakata" combines regular octahedrons of different sizes. The Himmeli mobile rotates gently with the airflow, changing its expression depending on the viewing angle, offering a rich scenery every day. It is a size that is easy to decorate in various places such as dining rooms, windowsills, and living rooms.

Himmeli, also called the "mobile of light," is a traditional Finnish craft. Because it is lightweight, it gently moves with even the slightest air flow, and just watching it brings a sense of peace.

You can enjoy light and shadow by decorating it on the dining table or by the window, or hang it on branches. It is very light, making it easy to decorate in various places and enjoy a leisurely flowing time.

There are also mobiles with different designs of himmeli and preserved flowers ◎

mine

aula

In a dream

Lulu

About aging changes

The presence unique to wheat straw.
The aging of wheat straw changes color slowly from a greenish white to a golden hue. Due to the nature of the material, cracks and other changes may occur depending on the environment and handling. Changes have both positive and negative aspects. Beauty and fragility.
We hope you can appreciate "Aging brings character. The depth of flavor and the beauty of space. The beauty of light and shadow."

Details about etelä's activities and works are introduced on INSTAGRAM. Please take a look there as well.
Instagram

about:etelä

No physical store; activities mainly at events and exhibitions
With the theme "Living close to life, creating a warm space"
Creates works adorned with himmeli, flowers, and plants

Straw grown in the rich land of Shinshu
Connecting lines and joining dots
The beauty born from the light and shadow of Himmeli
May it be a warm space that accompanies your life
Each stitch is made with heartfelt care

etelä
Minami Minemura

Product specifications

Precautions

• Himmeli uses natural straw as it is. The color and thickness vary depending on the harvest area and year.
• Discoloration and cracks in the straw may occur due to aging. Please handle with care as it is delicately made.
• Avoid direct sunlight and high temperature and humidity.
• Please display out of reach of small children and pets.