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Mira Nakashima Upholds Father's Legacy at Woodworkers

4/20/2026

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Mira Nakashima, daughter of George Nakashima, carries on her father's legacy at Nakashima Woodworkers in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
George Nakashima crafted furniture from salvaged materials after World War II internment and established a national historic landmark.
Nakashima joined the business in 1970 and designs her own pieces, maintaining a spiritual connection to wood.
After George Nakashima's death in 1990, Mira Nakashima's work persisted.

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Story summary

Mira Nakashima, daughter of George Nakashima, carries on her father's legacy at Nakashima Woodworkers in New Hope, Pennsylvania.
George Nakashima crafted furniture from salvaged materials after World War II internment and established a national historic landmark.
Nakashima joined the business in 1970 and designs her own pieces, maintaining a spiritual connection to wood.
After George Nakashima's death in 1990, Mira Nakashima's work persisted.