DESIGN STORY

Delicate flecks of gold and platinum glitter on the lustrous elegant black of rare Japanese lacquer, fine lines drawn upon small surfaces, and the scintillating rainbow hues of mother-of-pearl inlay… Skilled artisans with an innovative sense of creativity apply their most refined techniques to create NIWAKA’s MAKIE collection, a curated assortment of pieces such as jewelry, bow ties and fountain pens that brings a new beauty to our modern world. The MAKIE collection is imbued with NIWAKA’s desire to spread the beauty of makie lacquerware. Much like how porcelain dishes came to be called “china”, makie was at one time so strongly associated with Japanese culture that it was known as “japan” around the world. Though the traditional techniques required to create makie masterpieces are now in danger of being lost, NIWAKA is committed to passing them on to future generations.