While I was in Pennsylvania this spring for Fiber Philadelphia 2012, I also had a chance to visit the Nakashima workshop. Located about an hour north of Philadelphia, the Nakashima grounds are really quite an inspiring place. The Conoid Studio and furniture showroom, in particular, were truly breathtaking and furnished with Nakashima creations.

Mira Nakashima took some time to sit down with me and do a short interview. We talked about her father, George Nakashima, his legacy, and her thoughts on design, craft, and the spirit of making.