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Incorporating hope into a handbag

A bamboo weave handbag that makes it fun to choose what to bring for the day. As you can imagine from the moderately transparent woven fabric, the handbag woven with bamboo and Japanese paper threads has a light texture. The simple handbags, carefully hand-knitted one by one by the women living in Iwate, have a warm and comforting feeling.

Incorporating the hopes of Tohoku

The bamboo weave handbag is an item produced by Tohoku Crochet, which is based in Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, which is rich in nature. Tohoku Crochet began right after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. It all started with a knitting class held at a group of women living in the eastern part of Iwate Prefecture. The gathering that started soon became everyone's hope to live, and knitting became the heart of the heart. As they gathered, their skills grew to the point that they were called professional knitters, and Tohoku Crochet was born to spread their skills. We aim to bring the vitality of Tohoku to the world by creating and selling Tohoku crochet knit products by linking domestic demand for knitting with knitters.

Multifunctional natural material

Bamboo braided handbags made by threading washi paper with bear bamboo leaves. Kumazasa is a plant with such strong vitality that it can endure even in the snow without withering. Especially, Kumazasa, which grows in high mountains, is of good quality and is used as an ingredient in Chinese medicine. In addition, it is a multi-functional natural material that has antibacterial and deodorizing effects. The smooth feel and rustic texture are attractive.

You can see what is inside through the stitch pattern, so you will want to carry around a colorful handkerchief or your favorite item. The bottom of the bag is finely woven, so you don't have to worry about small items like keys coming out of the bottom. Because it has a light texture, it is recommended to wear it with a yukata or kimono in the spring and summer, and carry small items such as an inner bag in the autumn and winter. If you want to put an A4 size notebook or a lot of luggage, choose the large size, and if you want to carry your wallet or smartphone in a minimal size, choose the small size.
Bags that are carefully woven one by one in the Tohoku region are perfect for heartfelt gifts.

Know the tools that are rooted in your life

Different materials, different shapes and weaves for the same purpose. Basket products from all over Japan and around the world offer a glimpse of the characteristics of the region, the way of life that has taken root, and even the character of the people. increase.

Bamboo crafts in Miyagi, which are said to have started making baskets and colanders as a side job for samurai families since the Edo period, have been made from bamboo that grew wild in the area for tools in daily life and for business use. Precious manufacturing that is also a little bit. The people involved will be happy if it becomes an opportunity to learn about the enjoyment of continued use and the craftsmanship and environment that plastic products do not have.