Cultivating New Traditions with Parisians

Crafted objects, honed over long periods through creators' engagement with their times and relentless ingenuity, possess an intrinsic quality that transcends borders and eras. Maruwakaya believes that "beauty communicates without words, but the true charm of an object is only discovered through continued use."

At "NAKANIWA," opening now, we will present carefully selected items imbued with the spirit of the 21st century, designed to be integrated into the daily lives of Parisians. Our aim is to create a space where Japan's beautiful, future-oriented traditional craftsmanship and its proud culture can meet the world.

Photographs by Eric Giraudet de Boudemange

Photographs by Eric Giraudet de Boudemange

Located in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district of Paris's 6th arrondissement, a historic hub for cultural dissemination, the building itself is quintessentially Parisian. Yet, stepping inside, one is greeted by a warm, inviting space with wood and white as its primary elements, transporting visitors to a Japanese gallery.

Based on thorough research into the preferences and criteria of local tastes, items will be selected to seamlessly blend with French lifestyle culture and be cherished locally.

Staff with extensive product knowledge will handle customer interactions, fostering active communication to develop an item selection that better meets customer needs.

NAKANIWA
Address | 12 Rue Jacob 75006 Paris
Opening Hours | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Days Open | Wednesday – Saturday
Opening Date | Saturday, June 14
Tel. +33 (0)1 42 19 96 80

Maruwakaya, a company that crafts contemporary Japanese culture, derives value for the present by embodying universal "beauty" and the "moment" of now in objects and experiences. They engage in "monozukuri" (craftsmanship) with Japan's finest, from traditional crafts to collaborations with cutting-edge industries like Kitajima Shibori Seisakusho. Notable projects include the "Kutani Ware Kintsugi Skull Sweet Jar" (in the collection of the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa), "Kouemon Ito x Jaime Hayon" (exhibited at Milan Design Week), and the "PUMA AROUND THE BENTO BOX" initiative.
www.maru-waka.com