Siwa Bag - Small

Designed by Naoto Fukasawa, 2009

Siwa bags are made from an extraordinary tear and water resistant paper called Soft Naori.

Soft Naori is a type of paper developed by Japanese company Onao. Made from wood pulp and polyoefin using a 'washi-suki' paper manufacturing method, the paper is soft and flexible, extremely strong and water-resistant.

The paper becomes fabric-like and is soft and tactile to the touch, yet the bags are extremely strong and hardwearing. Over time and use, the bags will show some wear from creasing or abrasion, yet the effect is rather like worn-in denim jeans, very much in keeping with the Japanese notion of wabi-sabi, where everyday items that show imperfections through daily use are very appealing.

Designer Naoto Fukasawa collaborated with Onao in Japan, using this wonderful material to produce these attractive, minimal and altogether chic bags.

Available in Brown, Grey and Red.

Dimensions
32w x d x 32h

Materials
Soft Naori

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