Customizable lattice design tote bag Japanese Washi paper with cowhide

A tote bag that beautifully combines Japanese washi paper and Italian leather. It features an original design with a creative lattice pattern that catches the eye. You can customize it to your own taste.

Choose from two types of washi paper, natural (undyed) and persimmon tannin (kakishibu) dyed, and select the main color and accent color for the leather parts from 24 options each. Gold and silver hardware and a choice of 6 lining options are also available, allowing for a total of 13,824 combinations.

Japanese bag craftsmen meticulously finish each order. With refined design and high-quality materials, it's a piece that highlights your personality.

Made in Japan

※This item is made to order. It will be shipped in about one month after your order is placed.

30 cm x 35 cm x 12.5 cm / 11,8 in x 13,7 in x 4,9 in (Height x Width x Gusset)

Material Cowhide (Italy), Japanese paper (Mino)

C83-79336

What is "kakishibuzome"?

"Kakishibuzome" is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique that utilizes tannin extracted from persimmon fruit. This method typically employs a specific type of persimmon known as "shibu-gaki," which is high in tannin and not usually consumed as a fruit. The process begins with the harvesting of green, unripe persimmons before they ripen to orange. These persimmons are then crushed and pressed to extract the juice, which is stored and fermented for over a year to produce persimmon tannin, known as "kakishibu."

The history of kakishibuzome is ancient, with garments dyed using persimmon tannin, known as "kakiso," dating back over a thousand years.

One of the unique characteristics of items dyed with persimmon tannin is that their color deepens and transforms into a rich amber hue with use.

In modern times, kakishibuzome has regained attention as an environmentally friendly dyeing method that avoids the use of chemical substances.

Benefits of Kakishibuzome

• Strengthens materials: Provides robustness to the dyed items.
• Waterproof, preservative, and insect-repellent: Offers natural protection against water, decay, and insects.
• Enhances color over time: The color intensifies and develops into a richer hue with daily use.
• Environmentally friendly: Made from natural materials, making it a sustainable and eco-friendly dye.