Name: Nao Cabinet
Brand: Ariake
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Made of hinoki wood and washi from Saga, the Nao Cabinet is made in collaboration with Nao Washi, a washi mill that has been operating for over 300 years in the mountains of Nao. Washi is a durable material that can last for centuries and has been used in Japanese daily life since ancient times. Keiji Ashizawa wanted to express a new form of traditional Japanese shoji screen through the design of this cabinet. Delicate details, such as the recessed handle and edge hinges, elevate its minimalist design. When one opens its doors, the natural fragrance of hinoki wood can be enjoyed.

Nao Cabinet

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Ariake

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Keiji Ashizawa

Keiji Ashizawa was born in 1973. He graduated from Yokohama National University College Department of Architecture and Building Science in 1996 and started his career in architecture WORKSHOP and sharpened his craftsmanship philosophy and developed his skill through custom-building of furniture in super robot. In 2005 he founded Keiji Ashizawa Design. Keiji is active in a wide range, including cooperation with various furniture brands such as Karimoku, MUJI, IKEA for product design projects, and Panasonic for product development and architecture projects. His designs won various awards.