Siwa Briefcase - Envelope by Virages

"Ichikawadaimon has been known as a centre for washi paper production since the Heian period. In recent years, Onao Co ltd  has combined  tradition with new technologies, developing paper that can be used for interior and for practical everyday products. Currently collaborating with industrial designer  Naoto Fukasawa to create a range of products using Naoron , a new type of paper  that does not tear easily, recently developped by Onao. Mr Fukasawa declares be delighted to work with Onao, maker of traditional Washi paper, and to create things that make the most of Onao's history  and technical skills.
The name ""Siwa"" is derived from the ""shiwa"" or wrinkles in the paper, as well as being a reversal of the order of the two characters  making up the word ""washi"" ( Japanese paper)."

Detailed color: Grey
Detailed material: Naoron soft : treated japanese paper (washi), made from wood pulp and synthetic fibres