Wallet | SIWA

SIWA Wallet (folding wallet)
Design: Naoto Fukasawa
Manufacturer: Onao Co., Ltd. Ichikawamisato
Material: Naoron
Color: Grey, Terracotta, Blue, Black
Features: Six credit card slots and two banknote compartments. Water and tear resistant, durable and lightweight.
Dimensions: H 9 x W 10.5 cm
Made in Japan

A lightweight and compact flip-open wallet with six credit card slots and two bill compartments. Weighing only 20 grams, it is surprisingly light, less than a third of the weight of a leather wallet. The surface texture is reminiscent of paper, yet the material is 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.