Keep it long, treasure it long.

3 ways to hold

The use of canvas fabric makes it strong and durable, and the elegant vintage design is attractive even beyond the times, which is why it can be used for a long time. CANVAS × LEATHER MAIL PURSE BAG LARGE. In addition to the generous size, it comes with a leather shoulder so you can carry heavy luggage with confidence. The wide opening makes it easy to put in and take out the contents, so it is a bag that you can choose not only for everyday use, but also as a companion for short trips.

Not just chasing old shapes

CANVAS×LEATHER MAIL PURSE BAG LARGE is a modernized version of the American U.S. Mail drawstring bag used in the 1980s. At first glance, it looks like a tote bag, but it is a 3-way bag that can be enjoyed by changing its shape. The point is the round string that goes around the opening of the bag. When the string is squeezed, the mouth of the bag narrows and turns into a drawstring bag. In addition, it comes with a leather shoulder so you can carry it without squeezing it.It is a standard shape for a tote bag, but the interesting thing about vasco is that the impression changes completely depending on how you hold it.

The unique texture of the canvas fabric further enhances the vintage texture, making it a bag with a strong presence. Each piece is hand-stamped with antique letterpress stamps to create a unique expression, and the brass fittings are also aged to match the leather, so you can enjoy the changes over time.

Things that never lose their luster over time

A bag like a treasure found in a vintage shop attracts many people's hearts. Still, it is a vintage item, and it is extremely difficult to find one that will accompany you for years and decades. I want a genuine personality that will last for a long time. This vasco product fulfills such a wish.

The founder of vasco was originally a used clothing buyer. However, while vintage items are very attractive and highly popular, there are limits to the number and restoration of such items. In the midst of this, he wanted to convey the appeal of vintage to as many people as possible, so he took the initiative and started manufacturing. Named after vasco da gama, the great navigator who pioneered new continents during the Age of Discovery, this brand has a strong desire to use textured bags for a long time. It is a brand that continues to challenge and evolve with an insatiable spirit of inquiry without going against it.

Manufacturing of vasco that travels through time

Vasco is a brand that creates bags and small leather goods based on the concept of "tools for travel." The concept of travel tools has the meaning of "things that remain even if they are eliminated", creating heavy-duty items that do not lose their luster over time.
Manufacturing is based in Higashi-Nakano, Tokyo. An original space created by completely renovating an old building with his own hands. It teaches us the charm that space and craftsmanship are one.

Vasco's craftsmen have reliable skills and sense, and they do the entire process from patterning to sewing and finishing, rather than assembly line work. This is why you can feel the brand's strong commitment to even the smallest nuances. The cowhide leather is made using a traditional technique called "hill dyeing" to give it a vintage-like texture. Hill dyeing is a technique that was born in the Santa Croce region of Italy in the 19th century, and it is attractive for its vintage-like color shading and aging. Leather that has been treated has become extremely rare. There are only a few craftsmen who can hand-dye, but vasco has inherited this technique since the brand was established. After dyeing, a buffing machine is used to carefully polish the fabric, and the stitching, hammering, and finishing are all carried out with great care.