【Asakusa Bunko】Long wallet with corner zipper Silkroad

A slim, yet spacious long wallet with a smooth corner zip, handcrafted with care in Japan using the same tailoring techniques as used by kimono designers. An internal coin purse keeps coins from falling out with its smart high-walled design, and with twelve card slots, two large note slots and four open pockets, there is plenty of useful storage capacity. The smooth and stylish corner zipper makes opening and closing the wallet convenient and easy. ■Design Silk Road Spicing up traditional arabesque and geometric patterns with an exotic flourish, Silk Road’s patterns depict both western and eastern plants in an abstract and striking way. Combining the kimono making techniques of intricate ‘kata-yuzen’ stencil underlays with hand-painted ‘tegaki-yuzen’ designs, the attention to detail and care that goes into making these beautiful wallets is astounding, and a perfect example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. There are many colors to choose from, so enjoy finding the perfect shade to suit your lifestyle. ⚫Grey https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52693258037_4757bd60a2_b.jpg 🔴Pink https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52694188960_9353e56559_b.jpg 🟠Orange https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52693258042_f705c376ff_b.jpg 🟡Yellow https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52693258062_998424ed05_b.jpg 🟢Green https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52694040824_8105416dab_b.jpg 🔵Blue https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52694040819_61a816a70b_b.jpg 🟣Purple https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52694188965_2c14840a9e_b.jpg A Leather Accessory Created Using Techniques for Kimonos https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52648297113_51179651ea_c.jpg Asakusa Bunko used to manufacture kimonos, and the methods required to create kimonos are being used to carefully and precisely dye these purses, the 2 methods which were namely used in the production of kimonos that are being utilized in this process are 2 types of “yuzen” dyeing methods for both patterns and hand-drawn. The first thing to do in this process is to take the white-tanned cowhide from Hyogo Prefecture’s Tatsuno City and use the pattern type of “yuzen” dyeing to create the initial patterns of the design. After this the master craftsmen and women move into the hand-drawn section of creation. This is where the master craftsmen and women carefully draw in the colour of each individual line one by one. Through using these 2 different types of “yuzen” dyeing, it creates a more deep and full shade allowing for a more soft and warm finish. Asakusa Bunko is the only manufacturer within Japan that uses both of these methods when creating their products! Sewn by 40-year Veteran Craftsmen & Women https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52648079659_f6d71c1df2_c.jpg The craftsmen and women use both a hand-feed and flat stitch sewing machine After the hand-drawn “yuzen” dyeing has been completed, it’s time to move onto the process of making the drawn shapes three dimensional. A machine that can output over 100 tonnes of force is used to press the shapes into the leather. Finally, it’s time to sew. Sewing into uneven leather is extremely difficult, and typical manufacturers cannot create a clean finish doing this, however, as Asakusa Bunko, some of the best sewers in the business with over 40 years of history are employed to create these amazing pieces of art. ________________________________________ https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52648258075_91d718f59c_n.jpg [Asakusa Bunko] Founded in 1983 as a kimono maker, it is now a brand that makes bunko leather goods. Bunko leather is a term for white-tanned leather that has been decorated and embellished using highly skilled methods, and Asakusa Bunko are some of the best in the business. Using their knowledge of kimono making, craftsmen hand-paint and sew leather goods one by one to the same standard as beautiful Yuzen kimono. Their workshop is located in the old district of Asakusa in Tokyo, making their products the perfect Tokyo souvenir. ________________________________________ 【Product Information】 ・Opening : L-shaped Zip Fastener ・Open pocket : 4 ・Open pocket (bank notes, etc.) : 2 ・Zipper pocket (coin purse, etc.) : 1 ・Number of cards storable : 12 ・Color : Gray, Purple, Pink, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue ・Material : (Outside) Cowhide *water repellant (Inside) Cowhide, rayon ・Size : (Approximately) Height 9.5 cm x Length 19 cm x Thickness 1.7 cm ・Weight : (Approximately) 130g ・Packing condition : In a paulownia box ・Country (or region) of origin : Made in Japan ・Production company : Silk House Co., Ltd. 【Maintenance】 ・ After removing the dirt with a lightly moistened wet towel, wipe off the water thoroughly with a dry towel. ・ Caution for discoloration ________________________________________ 🛫 Estimated delivery date This product will be delivered from the end of the following month after your purchase is made. 📝 Precautions ・Timing and amount of production lots may vary by product. ・Although care is taken to produce products in line with the specified colors and quality as shown in the pictures, actual product appearance may vary due to subtle differences in your phone or computer display capacity and settings. ・Delivery may be delayed due to product parts availability or delays in the manufacturing process. ・Since this product is made by hand, slight differences in appearance are normal and part of the charm of a handmade product. 📆【Business Information】 ▍ Business hours | Monday to Friday: 10:00~17:00 In the case of no-business days such as weekends, holidays, etc., it will be handled on the next business day. 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