Square Pouch | SIWA

SIWA Square Pouch (multifunctional pouch)
Design: Naoto Fukasawa
Manufacturer: Onao Co., Ltd. Ichikawamisato
Material: Naoron
Color: Terracotta, Beige, Grey, Black
Features: Zipper closure. Inner pocket. Water and tear resistant, durable and lightweight.
Dimensions: H 9.5 x W 14 x D 3.5 cm
Made in Japan

Compact pouch with inner pocket for essential everyday items such as cosmetics or electronics like headphones, cables, power bank, etc. The surface texture is reminiscent of paper, but the material is still very robust and water-resistant.

SIWA is a collaboration between the traditional washi paper manufacturer ONAO and the renowned industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa. SIWA means “folding” and is read backwards as washi (literally: “Japanese paper”), both characteristics of SIWA products.
These durable and stylish pieces are made from Naoron, a special type of paper developed by ONAO, consisting of a blend of wood pulp and synthetic fibers. It has the characteristic texture of paper but does not tear as easily and is extremely water-resistant.
ONAO was founded in 1974 in Ichikawa Misato, Yamanashi Prefecture. The area is known for its over 1000-year history of papermaking. ONAO is a leader in the traditional production of Japanese paper and remains innovative through new creations such as the SIWA collection.

Naoto Fukasawa (born 1956) is an internationally renowned industrial designer. In the West, he is particularly known for his product design for the Japanese retail company Muji, as well as for his collaborations with companies such as Herman Miller, Alessi, and HAY.