G-SHOCK watches by casio inspired by origami
Casio’s origami-inspired G-SHOCK watches let the wearer feel the texture of washi paper around the accessory’s bezel and band. Rooted in the traditions of Oshōgatsu, Japan’s New Year celebration, the models pay homage to the nation’s ancient craft. In fact, the series draws on the material used for origami, the washi paper, and reflects that by placing the tactile grain of washi on the surfaces of the timepiece design.
The bezel and band then are finished with a subtle, fibrous texture, introducing ‘paper’ molded with polymer. Across the bezel and strap, dotted line graphics replicate the visual guides used in origami diagrams. These markings indicate valley and mountain folds, which are the cues that direct…