This collection, called SIWA, is produced by the Onao paper company in Japan and designed by superstar industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa. The remarkable aspect is the Naoron* paper itself, invented by Onao, which doesn’t rip, is highly water-resistant and can carry heavy loads (tested for up to 10 kgs/ 22 lbs). Onao is a family run company, with more than 150 years of papermaking history in beautiful Yamanishi, a rural area near Mt. Fuji.
- Eco-friendly "hard Naoron" has a paper texture (increases with use) and includes polyester fibers from recycled plastic bottles and textile products. Durable as well as highly water and tear resistant.
Medium sized pencil case to hold a handful of pens plus a ruler and eraser (or anything about that size.) YKK zipper has large pull for easy opening and closing. Inconspicuous seams. Hard Naoron. 2.7" x 7.9"
Versatile 'large' size zip case with interior partition - use for passport and tickets.. or carry a full set of colored pencils. YKK zipper has large pull for easy opening and closing. Inconspicuous seams. Hard Naoron. 5.3" x 7.9"
Made in Japan.