The Miniot Collection Makes Apple Shine
Miniot adds a touch of elegance and a mantle of protection to an iPad or iPhone.
Miniot BV, a tiny independent woodworking shop located in Schagen, Netherlands, fabricates a line of wooden cases, covers and stands for mobile Apple devices. Peter Kolkman, the principal designer and creative genius behind the Miniot collection, began carving wooden accessories for iPods in 2005. The following year, Miniot introduced the iWood nano, a hand-crafted case designed specifically for the iPod nano. The iWood nano was carved from a single piece of wood and came in a variety of wood types which included maple, mahogany, pear, wengé and walnut.
The iWood nano caught on with Apple aficionados, and Miniot quickly became a highly respected consumer brand. In 2008, Kolkman, along with his partner, Greet van den Berg, founded Miniot BV. Today, the firm employs eight skilled artisans who design and manufacture the items in the collection and also handle other aspects of the business including sourcing, woodworking and engraving.
Miniot products are prized for their elegance, quality, intelligent design and functionality. "To ensure these characteristics, the Miniot production process is quite intensive", says Office Manager Els Remijnse. From start to finish it takes about two weeks to make a Miniot iWood 5 for an iPhone 5. "It takes this long because of the different handling steps in the production process, like the dry time of the varnish and the polishing, assemblage, and quality control procedures," Remijnse says. "Without giving away any of our trade secrets, I can say that the production process is quite thorough and different for each product."
Frequently asked questions
Where is Miniot BV located?+
Miniot BV is a small independent woodworking shop based in Schagen, Netherlands.
Who designs the Miniot collection?+
Peter Kolkman is the principal designer and creative force behind the Miniot collection. He began carving wooden accessories for iPods in 2005.
What wood types are used for the iWood nano case?+
The iWood nano is carved from a single piece of wood and is offered in maple, mahogany, pear, wengé and walnut.
How long does it take to manufacture a Miniot iWood 5 for the iPhone 5?+
It takes about two weeks from start to finish to make a Miniot iWood 5.
Why does Miniot's production process take so long?+
The process involves multiple handling steps, including varnish drying time, polishing, assembly, and quality control procedures. Each product follows a thorough and distinct production process.
When was Miniot BV officially founded?+
Miniot BV was founded in 2008 by Peter Kolkman and his partner Greet van den Berg. The company today employs eight skilled artisans.