Boro Patch Indigo Backpack with Three Pockets

[ Boro Patch Indigo Backpack with Three Pockets ] This piece seeks to sketch a form between the past and the present. Crafting a portable item that seems to rewind time yet seamlessly integrates into the modern metropolis, through rich, unique colors and fabrics subtly revealing historical traces, adopting elegant silhouettes and lines, making transcendence possible. [ Bag Material & Functionality ] Boro Patch Indigo The term "Boro" originates from Japan, meaning "ragged" or "tattered" in Chinese. It refers to the state of worn-out clothing. Clothes become tattered through repeated mending, patching, and piecing together to extend their lifespan. In the past, laboring classes imbued everyday clothing with maximum practical value. It is in this spirit that today, when fashion accessories have largely moved beyond mere utility, Boro is redefined with a fresh perspective, allowing a corner of past culture to shine anew. This piece is crafted from scrap fabric dyed with natural plant-based dyes, and hand-stitched together. Each one is a unique creation. Friends who appreciate the Boro aesthetic are encouraged to take a look. [ Product Specifications & Details ] ✵ Color - Blue ✵ Materials - Imported vegetable-tanned leather - Cotton ✵ Dimensions – Width 29cm / Height 36cm / Depth 15cm ✵ Handmade In Taiwan ✵ Vegetable-tanned leather & brass hardware will develop a natural patina over time with use, becoming richer and more layered. { HEYOU Handmade Vegetable-Tanned Leather Introduction } The process of transforming animal hide through systematic treatment, turning "skin" that is difficult for humans to use into "leather" that can be applied, and finally processing it into a form suitable for our use, is called "tanning." From the perspective of leathercraft, since ancient times, humans have possessed various techniques and methods for using leather. After all, most leather is a byproduct of meat, a material almost inevitably encountered and used in daily life. Leather's practicality and durability are exceptionally high, making its importance in human civilization undeniable. The leather used in the HEYOU studio is primarily "vegetable-tanned leather." As the name suggests, "vegetable-tanned leather" is tanned using a solution derived from plant extracts (such as roots, stems, and leaves). After the raw animal hide is de-haired and fermented, it is immersed in the solution to become leather. This tanning method has a long history and has become traditional. Its finished product is characterized by its solid toughness, a natural aroma, and a sculptable quality when dry; it becomes pliable and shapeable when wet. Its diverse applications ensure that vegetable-tanned leather remains widely used today, and its practicality and durability in everyday life are beyond question. Vegetable-tanned leather also possesses the following characteristics: l Develops character over time, changing with age. As leather ages, its color typically becomes more saturated and lustrous. This makes each vegetable-tanned leather product a reflection of its user's daily life, with daily changes making it unique. We can more easily imbue each leather product with meaning and value. l Easy to maintain, longer lifespan. Vegetable-tanned leather is top-grain leather, and its surface is usually not excessively processed, retaining a more original and pure appearance of the material, with pores clearly visible. Under these characteristics, maintenance and cleaning of the leather become more effective, and the lifespan of the leather is extended accordingly. l Non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Leather is tanned using natural tannins from plants, making it harmless to the human body, and the finished product can be in direct contact with the skin. The environmental friendliness of vegetable-tanned leather lies in its low discard rate due to its durability. Reducing waste and cherishing resources are important concepts for environmental friendliness.