The jagged cutouts and the stitching that sews the handles to the body are also key features of this series. This tote can hold a smartphone and wallet and is a perfect size for a simple lifestyle.
[Converting “surplus goods” into “desired goods” and connecting them to the next generation - SDGs brand of craftsmanship group “waji”, tailoring scrap as the main material]
Many of the world's most prestigious brands have high standards for material selection. Leather with scratches, scuffs, bloodstains, etc., on the surface of the leather are never used. The reality is that such unused leather accumulates. Leather manufacturers had numerous types of so-called “unusable leathers” in their inventory. We consider the scraps as the main material and create designs based on the material, in other words, the opposite way of thinking. We have upcycled the material with a stamped or shrink-finish so that scratches on the leather are not noticeable.
