Britain's Daily Mail reported,at first glance it might look like a block of wood neatly carved to look like a lightbulb.But flick the switch, and the wooden lightbulb comes to life, radiating an eerie, fiery light. The amazing illusion has been created by Japanese designer Ryosuke Fukusada using an ancient technique known as Rokuro. 
The amazing illusion has been created by Japanese designer Ryosuke Fukusada using an ancient technique known as Rokuro 
Inside the bulb are LEDs which illuminate the grain of the wood, creating a unique effect It creates an incredibly thin layer of wood to let light shine through, giving the illusion of the wood glowing. Inside the bulb are LEDs which illuminate the grain of the wood, creating a unique effect. The designers say they wanted to mix modern design with traditional Japanese crafts. The bulb has a traditional aluminium base to complete the illusion. The ‘wooden bulb’ is currently only a handmade prototype, but has already won the prestigious Kyoto renaissance design competition, and the designers hopes it could go on sale soon. 
Light from LEDs shines through a thin layer of wood - mixing traditional Japanese crafts and high technology “This lamp has the new attraction by means of using the traditional craft technique and open up the new value of it,” said the designer. He previously worked for electronics maker Sharp, and his other projects include a wicker plant pot and a rocking chair designed for young people.
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