Leaf Embroidery Body Bag

● Leaf Embroidery Body Bag Imagine a joyful forest where animals frolic amongst the leaves. Crafted with warm fabrics and a harmonious color palette, this bag is designed for the autumn and winter seasons. This perfectly sized bag can be worn on your back or in front, with its three-dimensionally constructed form fitting comfortably against your body. The strap length can be adjusted in two places, making it suitable for anyone. ◎ Both sides of the bag feature different embroidery. Each piece is meticulously stitched by skilled artisan Hun using a freehand embroidery machine, giving each one a unique character. ◎ The antique gold-toned hardware creates a nostalgic and gentle impression. ◎ The bag is equipped with a YKK zipper for smooth opening and closing. ◎ Crafted from high-quality brown cowhide leather. ◎ The exterior of the bag is made from gray and brown polyester fabric. ◎ The interior lining features a light gray floral pattern. A zippered pocket is included inside. ◎ A 9.7-inch iPad fits snugly inside. ◎ The body mannequin is a size S. ◎ The photos show the bag for right-handed use. ■ Size: 27cm (Width) x 42cm (Body) ■ Weight: 350g ■ Product Number: 9E86A102L1 * Please note that as the products are handmade, there may be individual differences. This is especially true for items with darts or gathers, where measurements can vary by a few centimeters. Therefore, we kindly ask for your understanding that the size should be judged holistically, including from the photos. Also, please be aware that photos often make the product appear larger when it is positioned in front of the mannequin. 《Brown Leather, Gray Fabric》 Type This item will be shipped from Vietnam via standard mail with tracking. Handmade by a Japanese resident in Vietnam. https://youtu.be/To9853__kGY The Fading Art of 《Freehand Embroidery》 Most of Pangandaran's embroidery is created using 《freehand embroidery》. We are often asked, "How is 《freehand embroidery》 different from regular machine embroidery?" Standard machine embroidery reads an embroidery pattern and stitches it automatically, resulting in uniform, identical designs. In contrast, 《freehand embroidery》 is a craft where the artisan manually moves the fabric to create the embroidery pattern. Because it is made by human hands, each piece has its own unique expression. No two embroidered pieces are exactly alike, and the finished embroidery has a texture that resembles hand embroidery. It involves transferring an outline to the fabric and stitching while referring to the original design, coordinating with the up-and-down movement of the sewing machine needle – a skill that is impressive just to imagine. Currently, there are only about 400 people in Vietnam who can perform freehand embroidery. Of these, only about 50 work professionally. Furthermore, only 30 have passed the highest embroidery certification level, Level 4. Among them, a mere 10 can execute Pangandaran's intricate designs, which are considered particularly challenging. However, being skilled is not enough; embroidery requires artistic sensibility. Subtle nuances can significantly alter the overall impression. For this reason, at Pangandaran, we entrust our work to Hun, a master artisan. Hun, currently 46 years old, has been embroidering since he was 15, making him a veteran of 31 years in this field. Moreover, he possesses exceptional artistic talent. We place our complete trust in him. With Vietnam's economic development, traditional crafts, like elsewhere, face a challenging environment. Since 2000, the number of people capable of freehand embroidery has been rapidly declining. While there used to be schools, now skilled artisans train apprentices. Hun has taught four individuals so far, but he notes that there are no young people capable of this craft today. Due to rapid economic growth, manual craftsmanship is being left behind, and the number of artisans is expected to decrease further. This trend is accelerating even faster than in Japan, and the national system offers little protection. As a result, Vietnam's freehand embroidery is on the verge of disappearing within the next decade or so. In this video, we invited the highly skilled artisan Hun to create the "Sudden Rain Embroidery." Witness the beauty of embroidery brought to life with his assured technique.