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OPEH

Opeh is the cover leaf of areca tree, found in humid tropical forests of China and India, across Southeast Asia to Melanesia. It is normally known as cheap, throwaway material of traditional roof houses as well as one of Singapore’s authentic local food packaging.

The screen divider uses traditional material; Opeh Leaf, exploiting one or many qualities of the material like; lightweight, pliability when soaked into water, absorbent substance, and rich natural texture. The object focuses on the usage of the leaves as the surface of the screen, adding value by manipulating it in a contemporary way, giving the leaf a new value on the application of modern lifestyle; a space divider with striking visual appearance and flexible usage.

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