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Nendo Design Studio, “Designer of the Year” by Wallpaper magazine

Nendo´s portrait

2012 starts favorably for young designer Oki Sato, co-founder and chief designer at Nendo, there is no better way to begin a year than winning the “Designer of the Year” Prize in Wallpaper design magazine, don’t you think so? This … Continue reading

The designer Takumi Shimamura shows his new wood bags, table mats and cushions in Maison et Objet

Ebony Tote bag from Woodum, designed by Takumi Shimamura

The prestigious designer Takumi Shimamura, Japan Good Design Award winner, is showing his new creations at the “Maison et Objet” International Design Fair in Paris between January 20 and 24. As the designer of the exclusive Monacca cedar wood bags, … Continue reading

Cuiora Recycled Paper Fruitbowls. From Mount Fuji to your table

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Fuji city has always been known as a main area for production of paper since ancient times. The paper made there is the gift of “seisui” (pure water) of Mount Fuji, Fujiyama. The history of the Japanese paper industry began … Continue reading