Located in Ichikawamisato, Yamanashi, which boasts a 1000-year history of papermaking, the Japanese paper (washi) maker, Onao and industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa have teamed together to create the Siwa series.
Fukasawa discerned that the special texture of Naoron, a hard-to-tear paper developed by Onao, emerged when the paper was crumpled, and suggested designs for everyday goods that harnessed this.
The name, Siwa is both a reversing of the characters in the word washi (wasi), and a word meaning, crinkle in Japanese.
As with leather goods, these washi products are lovingly, individually crafted.
Everything from material manufacturing to sewing is done in Yamanashi, Japan.
All the products are in great condition. Thank you for repacking and reposting the items when they were sent back!
R.H. from UK
I’m more than happy with my order.
I already knew the brand SIWA but was unable to buy it in Europe.
Your prices are fair, you send super fast, and I received everything 3 days after my order! Well packed, everything perfect!
M.C. from Belgium
Thank you for following up with the purchase. The customer service is impeccable. I am extremely satisfied with both the products and the service.
I found out abt Siwa many years back in Japan, however, recently I wasn't able to find Siwa's products in brick-and-mortar stores. I was elated to find out that the products are available online.
I am so glad, the quality of the products is still of high standards and fashionable.
Please keep up the good work and looking forward to more awesome items in the future.
Thank you so much.
I.K. from Singapore
I am quite satisfied with the two bags I ordered. They fulfill totally my expectations. I like and use them a lot.
C.N. from Switzerland
The products are perfect. Exactly as described and packed professionally. I am 100% satisfied with the sake cups and the bag, And I will definitely order more. The shipping is probably the best I have had in my experience. Fast, professional, using the best carrier (DHL).
If I could give you 6* out of 5*, I would!
Ryan from Singapore
Siwa, made in 2008, utilizes "Naoron," an unbreakable paper developed by the paper-sliding-door manufacturer, Onao, and is designed by the industrial designer, Mr. Naoto Fukasawa. Siwa products are currently sold in more than 20 countries.
