Tochigi Leather Nume Leather Clasp Backpack "montagna M" Made to Order

【Achieve Both "Instagrammable" Style and "Effortless Convenience"】 "Backpacks are convenient, but they can look childish or too casual..." "When you're on a trip or out and about, wouldn't it be nice to look stylish even with a backpack?" This is precisely why we want you to choose this bag. We hope you'll take it to many places and grow beautifully with it over time. We created this backpack with such sentiments in mind. ※Featured in the lifestyle magazine "Sheage." 【Customization Options Available】 Color changes, two-tone designs, adding linings or pockets, personalization with your name, and more – we can customize it to your preferences. The price will vary depending on the customization, so please contact us if you are interested. 【A Compact Clasp Backpack Where You Can Enjoy the Aging of Tochigi Leather】 This is the perfect size for everyday use, comfortably fitting your wallet, smartphone, and a water bottle. The front panel features a pocket, convenient for storing your smartphone or IC card. The shoulder straps are adjustable in 8 levels, allowing you to enjoy different ways of wearing it, whether you prefer a snug fit or a more relaxed, lower drape, depending on the occasion. □ Size: Height from clasp to bottom 24cm, Clasp width 24cm, Gusset width 13cm, Maximum width 34cm. Shoulder strap length 52-70cm (8-step adjustment) □ Material: Cowhide oil-tanned leather (Tochigi Leather* Includes the official Tochigi Leather red tag) Hardware: Solid brass (buckle, bottom studs) □ Color: Bitter Brown □ Weight: Approximately 650g 【What You Should Know When Choosing Genuine Leather Products】 Did you know that there are significant differences in the properties and prices of "genuine leather"? In reality, the prices of products labeled "genuine leather" can vary greatly. While price differences are influenced by design and manufacturing processes, the "cost of the leather material" alone can differ by more than tenfold. Why such a difference? Here's why. There are two main 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 advantages such as a relatively uniform surface finish, flexibility, and heat resistance. It can also be produced in large quantities in a short time, making it cost-effective. However, on the flip side of these advantages, it is a leather that shows little of the "aging" that is the true charm of using genuine leather. Scratches and stains from use will remain as they are, appearing as "deterioration." In other words, [chrome-tanned leather is a material suited for mass production, and it is most beautiful when it is finished.] On the other hand, "vegetable-tanned" leather, processed 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 vein marks, with variations in texture depending on the part. It is costly due to the long processing time and is not considered a stable material. However, it is a leather where you can fully enjoy the "aging process," such as the development of luster and deepening of color over time. [Nume leather is made using traditional methods, requiring time and cost, but it's not perfect when you first get it; it's a leather that grows more cherished over a long period.] Isn't what you seek in a leather material something that "can be with you for a long time"? [When you choose to own a leather product, we want you to select a leather whose changes you can appreciate through long-term use.] With this philosophy, KALEIDOSCOPE's creations focus exclusively on "nume leather." 【Please refrain from purchasing if you are seeking a flawless leather product】 As it is a natural material, there may be some inherent scratches or unevenness. We intentionally cut the leather, including these marks. Please understand that minor scratches are to be expected. If you view them as "scratches," they might be bothersome, but they are proof that this leather was once alive. Enjoying the unique scratches and variations as part of its individuality is, we believe, part of the charm of handmade products and genuine nume leather. 【Attention to Hardware】 All hardware, except for the clasp, is made of solid brass. Brass is considered a "metal that brings good luck" in Europe and America and has been used as an amulet. Like leather, it gains character with use. 【Commitment to Craftsmanship】 *As much by hand as possible. KALEIDOSCOPE's works are crafted with a commitment to making them by hand, from pattern creation to leather cutting, using a leather knife that we sharpen ourselves.