Tote Bag | SIWA

SIWA Tote Bag (shopping bag)
Design: Naoto Fukasawa
Manufacturer: Onao Co., Ltd. Ichikawamisato
Material: Naoron
Color: Terracotta, Black
Features: Small side pocket. Water and tear resistant, durable and lightweight.
Dimensions: H 33 x W 33 x D 18 cm
Made in Japan

A large, practical, and robust bag ideal for shopping, trips to the pool, picnics, yoga, and more. The spacious bag with its generous opening offers plenty of room for items, and the long handles make it comfortable to carry over the shoulder. The small side pocket can be converted into an inside pocket simply by turning the bag inside out. For added stability, the handles are sewn along the body all the way to the bottom. This simple tote bag is lightweight and complements any outfit. The surface texture is reminiscent of paper, yet the material is very durable 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.