NIWAKA

NIWAKA Corporation (株式会社俄 かぶしきがいしゃにわか kabushiki-gaisha niwaka) is a Japanese jewellery manufacturer and seller.[1] The brand originated in Kyoto[2] and its designs are inspired by elements of the culture and history of the city[3], such as the Gion Matsuri.[4] Currently its headquarters are located in the Nakagyō-ku ward of Kyoto.[5]

NIWAKA Corporation
Native name
株式会社 俄
IndustryJewelry
Founded1 July 1983 
Headquarters105 Fukunaga-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Websitehttps://www.niwaka-en.com/

History

The company was founded in the year 1983.[3] In the year 2001 the brand opened a flagship store and studio in the northern area of the city, in a building designed by Shin Takamatsu Architect and Associates Co, Ltd.[6]

In the year 2009 the flagship store and head office were relocated to a new building designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando,[7] near the intersection of Tominokoji and Sanjō streets.[2]

Present Day

The brand plays an important role on the Japanese jewelry market[1] and in recent years it has also gained recognition overseas.[3][8][9] It also makes efforts to preserve the traditional arts and crafts of its birthplace.[10]

On its country of origin, the company currently has 16 directly operated stores and 50 other points of sales.[3] In February 2020 the brand opened a new special concept store in Ginza (Tokyo),[11][12] a five-story building with a design reflective of the company's identity. [12]

References
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  2. modernliving. "安藤忠雄設さん設計ジュエリー「俄」のオープニング／シミリエ". ＭＬ日誌 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  3. "Vida Extra | O Óscar que vai para o Japão". Vida Extra (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  4. "日本って美しい。中谷美紀さんをそう言わしめた京都のジュエラーNIWAKA". MASHING UP (in Japanese). 2016-10-05. Retrieved 2020-02-26.
  5. "株式会社俄 第36期決算公告 | 官報決算データベース". catr.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  6. "株式会社高松伸建築設計事務所". 株式会社高松伸建築設計事務所. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  7. "NIWAKA Kyoto flagship store / Tadao Ando: TATEMOG". kenchiqoo.net. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  8. "Oscars 2019: This Year's Top Jewelry Brands". JCK. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  9. "京都発「NIWAKA」がレッドカーペットで愛される理由（PR）". www.wwdjapan.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  10. "日本美を表現「俄 NIWAKA」新作発表会、中谷美紀も登場". www.afpbb.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-02-26.
  11. "Japanese jeweler NIWAKA born in Kyoto. Grand opening of flagship store in Ginza, Tokyo". kokosil Ginza. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  12. "Luxury Kyoto Jewellery Brand NIWAKA Brings its Beautiful Collection to Ginza in Tokyo". MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん. 2020-01-23. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
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