George Nakashima’s Intentional, Honest, Nature-Driven Design
Jenn Thornton
July 25, 2019
Discover the timeless legacy of George Nakashima, the iconic woodworker whose life and craft were deeply intertwined with nature and spirituality. From his formative years in the Pacific Northwest to his transformative experiences in Japan and India, Nakashima’s work embodies honesty, intention, and a profound respect for wood as both material and muse. Today, under Mira Nakashima’s guidance, George Nakashima Woodworkers continues to honor this ethos, creating organic, handcrafted designs that resonate with purity and purpose in an increasingly commodified world.
