An innovative combination of traditional craft and contemporary design, Naoto Fukasawa has partnered with Onao, one of Japan’s oldest paper manufacturers for the Siwa collection of bags and accessories. Versatile and sturdy, the Square Tote Bag efficiently carries everything from the market to home or can be used as a minimal everyday tote bag. The spacious bag with simple open interior provides a spot for everyday items. Made from wood pulp and polyolefin using traditional Japanese paper manufacturing techniques, the unique paper is soft and flexible while at the same time extremely strong and water resistant. Siwa, pronounced ‘shiwa,’ means wrinkle in Japanese and references the natural creasing in the paper after they have been produced. The paper takes on the texture of worn-in leather and, as the products are used, the material begins to further soften and takes on a unique patina. dimensions: L x W x H 12.5 x 4.5 x 17 inches 32 x 12 x 43 cm *height is measured from bottom of the tote to the top of its handle Available at [ Luminaire online store ]

designer: naoto fukasawa
materials: naoron paper (wood pulp and polyolefin)