Tochigi Leather Clasp Backpack Montagna M Camel Handmade

【Fulfilling both "Photogenic" and "Comfortable"】 "Backpacks are comfy, but they often look childish or too casual..." "Since I'm going on a trip or an outing, I wish I could look stylish even with a backpack..." This is exactly the bag we want you to choose. We want you to go to many places together and age beautifully together. We created this backpack with such thoughts in mind. *Featured in the lifestyle magazine "Sheage". 【Optional Customization Available】 We offer customizations such as color changes, bi-color designs, adding linings or pockets, and name engraving. You can customize it to your liking. Prices vary depending on the request, so please contact us if you are interested. Please contact us here → 『Contact Form』 【A slightly small clasp-style backpack where you can enjoy the aging of Tochigi leather】 It is the perfect size for daily use, comfortably fitting a wallet, smartphone, and plastic bottle. The front body has a pocket, which is convenient for storing smartphones or IC cards. The shoulder strap length is adjustable in 8 steps, so you can enjoy changing it according to the scene, whether you want to carry it tightly and neatly or loosely and low. □ Size: Height from clasp to bottom 24cm, Clasp width 24cm, Gusset width 13cm, Max width 34cm. Shoulder strap length 52-70cm (8-step adjustment) □ Material: Adult cattle oil nume leather (Made by Tochigi Leather *Tochigi Leather red tag included) Fittings: Solid brass (buckle, bottom studs) □ Color: Bitter Brown □ Weight: Approx. 650g 【Things to know when choosing genuine leather products】 Do you know that even if it is called "genuine leather," there are significant differences in its properties and price? In fact, even if labeled as "genuine leather products," the prices vary greatly. Although the price difference depends on the design and production process, it is not uncommon for there to be a difference of more than 10 times even when comparing just the "leather material cost." Why is there such a difference? The reasons are described below. There are roughly two manufacturing methods for leather: "Chrome Tanning" and "Vegetable Tanning." Currently, the leather circulating in the market is mainly "Chrome Tanned" leather, which is tanned using chemical components. Chrome-tanned leather has the advantages of a relatively uniform surface finish, flexibility, and heat resistance. Also, since it can be finished in large quantities in a short time, the cost is low. However, despite these advantages, it is a leather where "aging" (patina), which is the real thrill of using genuine leather, is difficult to appear. Scratches and stains over time do not change into character but remain as scratches and stains, appearing as "deterioration." In other words, I think it can be said that [Chrome-tanned leather is a material suitable for mass production, and it is most beautiful when it is just finished]. On the other hand, "Vegetable Tanning," leather tanned using plant tannins, is called "Nume leather." Tanning Nume leather is an ancient method. The finish retains the texture of the raw hide, and the surface is easily affected by natural scratches and blood vein marks, and the texture varies depending on the part. Because it takes a long time to finish, the cost is high, and it is hard to call it a stable material. However, it is a leather where you can fully enjoy "aging," such as the change in gloss over time and the deepening of the color. I think it can be said that [Nume leather is made by an old-fashioned method that takes time and money, but it is not perfect when you get it; instead, it is a leather that grows on you over a long period of time]. What everyone seeks in the material of leather is, isn't it "a material that can be with you for a long time"? "Since you are owning a leather product, we want you to choose leather that allows you to enjoy its changes by using it for a long time." Based on this idea, KALEIDOSCOPE's works focus on "Nume leather" for production. 【Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for flawless leather products】 Since it is a natural material, there are natural scars and unevenness here and there, but we deliberately cut it including the scars. Please understand some small scratches. If you think of it as a "scratch," it might be concerning, but this is also proof that this leather was alive. I think being able to enjoy scratches and unevenness as a unique item is unique to handmade and genuine Nume leather. 【Commitment to Metal Fittings】 All fittings other than the clasp are made of solid brass. Brass is considered a "metal that brings good luck" in the West and was also used as an amulet. Like leather, it is a material that increases in flavor the more you use it. 【Commitment to Production】 * By hand as much as possible. KALEIDOSCOPE's works are particular about "making by hand cutting as much as possible with a leather knife sharpened by myself," from pattern making to leather cutting.