Leather Fruit: A Leather Hoozuki Kinchaku Bag with Chain Belt and Short Leather Belt

【A Touch of Whimsy, Like a Story, for Your Japanese Attire】 I believe the stories I read as a child were filled with characters of wondrous charm. Fairies, yōkai, little people… As a child, I used to wonder if these invisible beings existed somewhere. While I typically create bags and wallets for everyday use, There are times when I feel an urge to create something that fully embraces a playful spirit. This piece was created with the image of the "Fox's Wedding" folktale in mind. Imagine foxes, carrying "hoozuki" (Chinese lanterns) instead of traditional lanterns, walking along... It's a heartwarming and picturesque scene, isn't it? That's the image. This bag can hold a smartphone, a coin purse, and a handkerchief. It's perfect to pair with a yukata or kimono as an alternative to a kinchaku (drawstring bag), And also recommended for those looking for a unique party bag. □ Size: Body diameter approx. 22cm, Handle - 20cm when fully extended (removable), Crossbody chain - 120cm □ Material: Domestic vegetable-tanned steerhide leather □ Color: Available in deep vermilion or bright Orange 【Things to Know When Choosing Genuine Leather Products】 Did you know that even among "genuine leather products," there are significant differences in their properties and prices? In fact, even when labeled "genuine leather product," the prices can vary greatly. While price differences can be due to design and manufacturing processes, just looking at the "cost of leather material," it's not uncommon for there to be more than a tenfold difference even with the same type of genuine leather. Why such a disparity? The reasons are detailed below. There are broadly two tanning methods for leather: "chrome tanning" and "vegetable tanning." Currently, the mainstream leather circulating in the market is chrome-tanned, processed using chemical agents. Chrome-tanned leather has the advantages of a relatively uniform surface finish, flexibility, and heat resistance. It can also be produced in large quantities in a short time, making it less expensive. However, conversely to these advantages, it is a type of leather that doesn't easily develop the "aging" which is the true charm of using genuine leather. Scratches and stains from use remain as they are, rather than changing, and are perceived as "deterioration." In other words, [chrome-tanned leather is a material suitable for mass production, and it is most beautiful at the time of finishing.] On the other hand, leather tanned using plant-based tannins is called "nume leather." Nume leather tanning is an ancient method. It retains the texture of the raw hide, and its surface is prone to showing natural scratches and blood vessel marks, with varying softness depending on the part. It takes a long time to finish, so the cost is high, and it's not a stable material. However, it's a leather where you can enjoy "aging," such as the development of luster and deepening of color over time with prolonged use. [Nume leather is made by an ancient method that requires time and cost, but it is not perfect when you first get it; it's a leather that grows more beloved over a long period.] Isn't it true that what you seek in leather as a material is its ability to be a "companion for a long time"? [Since you're investing in a leather product, we want you to choose leather that allows you to appreciate its changes through long-term use.] With this philosophy in mind, KALEIDOSCOPE's creations focus on "nume leather." 【Attention to Detail: Zippers】 We use YKK zippers made in Japan. While I'm drawn to the stylish foreign zippers, in terms of "smoothness, resistance to malfunction, and durability," Japanese zippers are truly excellent. 【Attention to Detail: Craftsmanship】 *As much by hand as possible. Even among handmade leather products, there are various ways of making them. For KALEIDOSCOPE's creations, we are committed to "hand-cutting as much as possible with leather knives that I've sharpened myself," from pattern making to leather cutting.