Furoshiki bag made from upcycling Japanese Silk Kimono #03

Furoshiki bag (made from shibori kimono fabric) Furoshiki bags were created as an upcycle of kimono fabric, a traditional Japanese folk costume. The bag has a beautiful genuine shibori pattern and can be used when wearing a kimono or for outings. ▼Details Material: cotton (canvas fabric), vintage kimono Size: Main body: approx. 240 x 200 x 120 mm, handle: 25 x 260 mm. Weight: approx. 100 g *The bag itself was made in India, after which the final processing, such as attaching the pockets, was done in Japan. *There may be some stains, because we made with repurposed kimono fabric. Please note on your purchase. *Please feel free to message me with any questions or to customize your order! ▼Shipping details ーIf you would like to buy a kimono upcycling item as a souvenir as a reminder of wearing a kimono, choose '0 yen tour souvenir' in the shipping costs and we will bring it to you on the day of the tour. ーFor non-tour participants, we will ship to your home by e-packet or EMS.(Both with tracking service) order processing time: 1-3 days shipping time: e-packet 7-20days , EMS 2-7days (It is taking longer than usual to arrive due to COVID-19.) Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duty and customs charges that may be incurred. *Our store ships worldwide. *Shipping to the U.S.A. will be by EMS. *Please double check before placing order if your shipping address is correct. ▼Gift wrapping service available We can provide a simple gift wrapping bag. Please let us know if you would like it. Produced by AKIZAKURA https://akizakura.net/ AKIZAKURA produces and sells parasols, fans, bags, hats, and other items using vintage kimono fabrics. This time, we produced a tote bag with a kimono pocket, using a kimono and a kimono obi as a single point of reference, in order for people to enjoy upcycling kimono in a more casual way. By introducing the good old Japanese 'Re=regeneration' culture to people in Japan and abroad, we hope to nurture a 'heart to treasure things' and a 'heart to love things' in people all over the world, and to increase the number of people with a rich heart. ■What is "upcycling"? "Upcycle" is to recycle in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item. In today's world, it is gaining attention as a sustainable approach. We create various products using repurposed Japanese beautiful Kimono fabric. We make the life of people all over the world beautiful with the kimono upcycle. In edo period, Kimono has been worn for many years, being untied, washed, and tailored over and over again. And still those that could no longer be worn were remodeled as a kimono for children, baby 's diapers, and thong of clogs (Japanese sandals and Geta). The Japanese people had a mentality of valuing things because they believed that things had a life of their own. And when people have this mentality, their hearts are rich. AKIZAKURA is working on "upcycling" to enrich the minds of people all over the world. ■Why Kimono? Japanese have wore Kimono for a long time. Kimonos as we know them today came into being during the Heian period (794-1192). However nowadays, those are not used and just left in the closet. It is said that the amount of the clothes is 800 million pieces. We take over the Kimono from grandmother to mother, mother to daughter. So we cannot throw away, we cannot sell in affordable price either. Can you throw away such a valuable clothes that has a strong tie with your family? Furthermore, kimono is one of Japanese traditional crafts, and as professional craftsmen carefully make them piece by piece using skills handed down since the old time. You can feel the deep attraction by being conscious of its features and process to make. kimono described as a "wearable art form", because they are much more than just a piece of "clothing". We want to leave the kimono made by craftsmanship to future generations..

【SOLDOUT】Furoshiki bag made from upcycling Japanese Silk Kimono #02

Furoshiki bag (made from shibori kimono fabric) Furoshiki bags were created as an upcycle of kimono fabric, a traditional Japanese folk costume. The bag has a beautiful genuine shibori pattern and can be used when wearing a kimono or for outings. ▼Details Material: cotton (canvas fabric), vintage kimono Size: Main body: approx. 240 x 200 x 120 mm, handle: 25 x 260 mm. Weight: approx. 100 g *The bag itself was made in India, after which the final processing, such as attaching the pockets, was done in Japan. *There may be some stains, because we made with repurposed kimono fabric. Please note on your purchase. *Please feel free to message me with any questions or to customize your order! ▼Shipping details ーIf you would like to buy a kimono upcycling item as a souvenir as a reminder of wearing a kimono, choose '0 yen tour souvenir' in the shipping costs and we will bring it to you on the day of the tour. ーFor non-tour participants, we will ship to your home by e-packet or EMS.(Both with tracking service) order processing time: 1-3 days shipping time: e-packet 7-20days , EMS 2-7days (It is taking longer than usual to arrive due to COVID-19.) Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duty and customs charges that may be incurred. *Our store ships worldwide. *Shipping to the U.S.A. will be by EMS. *Please double check before placing order if your shipping address is correct. ▼Gift wrapping service available We can provide a simple gift wrapping bag. Please let us know if you would like it. Produced by AKIZAKURA https://akizakura.net/ AKIZAKURA produces and sells parasols, fans, bags, hats, and other items using vintage kimono fabrics. This time, we produced a tote bag with a kimono pocket, using a kimono and a kimono obi as a single point of reference, in order for people to enjoy upcycling kimono in a more casual way. By introducing the good old Japanese 'Re=regeneration' culture to people in Japan and abroad, we hope to nurture a 'heart to treasure things' and a 'heart to love things' in people all over the world, and to increase the number of people with a rich heart. ■What is "upcycling"? "Upcycle" is to recycle in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item. In today's world, it is gaining attention as a sustainable approach. We create various products using repurposed Japanese beautiful Kimono fabric. We make the life of people all over the world beautiful with the kimono upcycle. In edo period, Kimono has been worn for many years, being untied, washed, and tailored over and over again. And still those that could no longer be worn were remodeled as a kimono for children, baby 's diapers, and thong of clogs (Japanese sandals and Geta). The Japanese people had a mentality of valuing things because they believed that things had a life of their own. And when people have this mentality, their hearts are rich. AKIZAKURA is working on "upcycling" to enrich the minds of people all over the world. ■Why Kimono? Japanese have wore Kimono for a long time. Kimonos as we know them today came into being during the Heian period (794-1192). However nowadays, those are not used and just left in the closet. It is said that the amount of the clothes is 800 million pieces. We take over the Kimono from grandmother to mother, mother to daughter. So we cannot throw away, we cannot sell in affordable price either. Can you throw away such a valuable clothes that has a strong tie with your family? Furthermore, kimono is one of Japanese traditional crafts, and as professional craftsmen carefully make them piece by piece using skills handed down since the old time. You can feel the deep attraction by being conscious of its features and process to make. kimono described as a "wearable art form", because they are much more than just a piece of "clothing". We want to leave the kimono made by craftsmanship to future generations..

Furoshiki bag made from upcycling Japanese Silk Kimono #01

Furoshiki bag (made from shibori kimono fabric) Furoshiki bags were created as an upcycle of kimono fabric, a traditional Japanese folk costume. The bag has a beautiful genuine shibori pattern and can be used when wearing a kimono or for outings. ▼Details Material: cotton (canvas fabric), vintage kimono Size: Main body: approx. 240 x 200 x 120 mm, handle: 25 x 260 mm. Weight: approx. 100 g *The bag itself was made in India, after which the final processing, such as attaching the pockets, was done in Japan. *There may be some stains, because we made with repurposed kimono fabric. Please note on your purchase. *Please feel free to message me with any questions or to customize your order! ▼Shipping details ーIf you would like to buy a kimono upcycling item as a souvenir as a reminder of wearing a kimono, choose '0 yen tour souvenir' in the shipping costs and we will bring it to you on the day of the tour. ーFor non-tour participants, we will ship to your home by e-packet or EMS.(Both with tracking service) order processing time: 1-3 days shipping time: e-packet 7-20days , EMS 2-7days (It is taking longer than usual to arrive due to COVID-19.) Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duty and customs charges that may be incurred. *Our store ships worldwide. *Shipping to the U.S.A. will be by EMS. *Please double check before placing order if your shipping address is correct. ▼Gift wrapping service available We can provide a simple gift wrapping bag. Please let us know if you would like it. Produced by AKIZAKURA https://akizakura.net/ AKIZAKURA produces and sells parasols, fans, bags, hats, and other items using vintage kimono fabrics. This time, we produced a tote bag with a kimono pocket, using a kimono and a kimono obi as a single point of reference, in order for people to enjoy upcycling kimono in a more casual way. By introducing the good old Japanese 'Re=regeneration' culture to people in Japan and abroad, we hope to nurture a 'heart to treasure things' and a 'heart to love things' in people all over the world, and to increase the number of people with a rich heart. ■What is "upcycling"? "Upcycle" is to recycle in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item. In today's world, it is gaining attention as a sustainable approach. We create various products using repurposed Japanese beautiful Kimono fabric. We make the life of people all over the world beautiful with the kimono upcycle. In edo period, Kimono has been worn for many years, being untied, washed, and tailored over and over again. And still those that could no longer be worn were remodeled as a kimono for children, baby 's diapers, and thong of clogs (Japanese sandals and Geta). The Japanese people had a mentality of valuing things because they believed that things had a life of their own. And when people have this mentality, their hearts are rich. AKIZAKURA is working on "upcycling" to enrich the minds of people all over the world. ■Why Kimono? Japanese have wore Kimono for a long time. Kimonos as we know them today came into being during the Heian period (794-1192). However nowadays, those are not used and just left in the closet. It is said that the amount of the clothes is 800 million pieces. We take over the Kimono from grandmother to mother, mother to daughter. So we cannot throw away, we cannot sell in affordable price either. Can you throw away such a valuable clothes that has a strong tie with your family? Furthermore, kimono is one of Japanese traditional crafts, and as professional craftsmen carefully make them piece by piece using skills handed down since the old time. You can feel the deep attraction by being conscious of its features and process to make. kimono described as a "wearable art form", because they are much more than just a piece of "clothing". We want to leave the kimono made by craftsmanship to future generations..

Navy blue Canvas Lunch bag with kimono pocket #09

Lunch bag with kimono pocket The " Canvas Lunch bag with kimono pocket " are used upcycling kimono, a traditional Japanese folk costume. The use of kimono fabric as a one-pointed pocket makes this lunch bag easy to use in everyday life. Enjoy your wonderful lunch time with handmade Lunch. Enjoy a hearty time with upcycling in your daily life. ▼Details Material: cotton (canvas fabric), vintage kimono Size: Main body: approx. 300 x 200 x 100 mm, handle: 25 x 290 mm Weight: approx. 100 g *The bag itself was made in India, after which the final processing, such as attaching the pockets, was done in Japan. *There may be some stains, because we made with repurposed kimono fabric. Please note on your purchase. *Please feel free to message me with any questions or to customize your order! ▼Shipping details ーIf you would like to buy a kimono upcycling item as a souvenir as a reminder of wearing a kimono, choose '0 yen tour souvenir' in the shipping costs and we will bring it to you on the day of the tour. ーFor non-tour participants, we will ship to your home by e-packet or EMS.(Both with tracking service) order processing time: 1-3 days shipping time: e-packet 7-20days , EMS 2-7days (It is taking longer than usual to arrive due to COVID-19.) Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duty and customs charges that may be incurred. *Our store ships worldwide. *Shipping to the U.S.A. will be by EMS. *Please double check before placing order if your shipping address is correct. ▼Gift wrapping service available We can provide a simple gift wrapping bag. Please let us know if you would like it. Produced by AKIZAKURA https://akizakura.net/ AKIZAKURA produces and sells parasols, fans, bags, hats, and other items using vintage kimono fabrics. This time, we produced a tote bag with a kimono pocket, using a kimono and a kimono obi as a single point of reference, in order for people to enjoy upcycling kimono in a more casual way. By introducing the good old Japanese 'Re=regeneration' culture to people in Japan and abroad, we hope to nurture a 'heart to treasure things' and a 'heart to love things' in people all over the world, and to increase the number of people with a rich heart. ■What is "upcycling"? "Upcycle" is to recycle in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item. In today's world, it is gaining attention as a sustainable approach. We create various products using repurposed Japanese beautiful Kimono fabric. We make the life of people all over the world beautiful with the kimono upcycle. In edo period, Kimono has been worn for many years, being untied, washed, and tailored over and over again. And still those that could no longer be worn were remodeled as a kimono for children, baby 's diapers, and thong of clogs (Japanese sandals and Geta). The Japanese people had a mentality of valuing things because they believed that things had a life of their own. And when people have this mentality, their hearts are rich. AKIZAKURA is working on "upcycling" to enrich the minds of people all over the world. ■Why Kimono? Japanese have wore Kimono for a long time. Kimonos as we know them today came into being during the Heian period (794-1192). However nowadays, those are not used and just left in the closet. It is said that the amount of the clothes is 800 million pieces. We take over the Kimono from grandmother to mother, mother to daughter. So we cannot throw away, we cannot sell in affordable price either. Can you throw away such a valuable clothes that has a strong tie with your family? Furthermore, kimono is one of Japanese traditional crafts, and as professional craftsmen carefully make them piece by piece using skills handed down since the old time. You can feel the deep attraction by being conscious of its features and process to make. kimono described as a "wearable art form", because they are much more than just a piece of "clothing". We want to leave the kimono made by craftsmanship to future generations..

Organic cotton Black Canvas Lunch bag with kimono pocket #08

Lunch bag with kimono pocket The " Canvas Lunch bag with kimono pocket " are used upcycling kimono, a traditional Japanese folk costume. The use of kimono fabric as a one-pointed pocket makes this lunch bag easy to use in everyday life. Enjoy your wonderful lunch time with handmade Lunch. Enjoy a hearty time with upcycling in your daily life. ▼Details Material: Organic cotton (campus fabric), vintage kimono Size: Main body: approx. 300 x 200 x 100 mm, handle: 25 x 290 mm. Weight: approx. 100 g *The bag itself was made in India, after which the final processing, such as attaching the pockets, was done in Japan. *There may be some stains, because we made with repurposed kimono fabric. Please note on your purchase. *Please feel free to message me with any questions or to customize your order! ▼Shipping details ーIf you would like to buy a kimono upcycling item as a souvenir as a reminder of wearing a kimono, choose '0 yen tour souvenir' in the shipping costs and we will bring it to you on the day of the tour. ーFor non-tour participants, we will ship to your home by e-packet or EMS.(Both with tracking service) order processing time: 1-3 days shipping time: e-packet 7-20days , EMS 2-7days (It is taking longer than usual to arrive due to COVID-19.) Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duty and customs charges that may be incurred. *Our store ships worldwide. *Shipping to the U.S.A. will be by EMS. *Please double check before placing order if your shipping address is correct. ▼Gift wrapping service available We can provide a simple gift wrapping bag. Please let us know if you would like it. Produced by AKIZAKURA https://akizakura.net/ AKIZAKURA produces and sells parasols, fans, bags, hats, and other items using vintage kimono fabrics. This time, we produced a tote bag with a kimono pocket, using a kimono and a kimono obi as a single point of reference, in order for people to enjoy upcycling kimono in a more casual way. By introducing the good old Japanese 'Re=regeneration' culture to people in Japan and abroad, we hope to nurture a 'heart to treasure things' and a 'heart to love things' in people all over the world, and to increase the number of people with a rich heart. ■What is "upcycling"? "Upcycle" is to recycle in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item. In today's world, it is gaining attention as a sustainable approach. We create various products using repurposed Japanese beautiful Kimono fabric. We make the life of people all over the world beautiful with the kimono upcycle. In edo period, Kimono has been worn for many years, being untied, washed, and tailored over and over again. And still those that could no longer be worn were remodeled as a kimono for children, baby 's diapers, and thong of clogs (Japanese sandals and Geta). The Japanese people had a mentality of valuing things because they believed that things had a life of their own. And when people have this mentality, their hearts are rich. AKIZAKURA is working on "upcycling" to enrich the minds of people all over the world. ■Why Kimono? Japanese have wore Kimono for a long time. Kimonos as we know them today came into being during the Heian period (794-1192). However nowadays, those are not used and just left in the closet. It is said that the amount of the clothes is 800 million pieces. We take over the Kimono from grandmother to mother, mother to daughter. So we cannot throw away, we cannot sell in affordable price either. Can you throw away such a valuable clothes that has a strong tie with your family? Furthermore, kimono is one of Japanese traditional crafts, and as professional craftsmen carefully make them piece by piece using skills handed down since the old time. You can feel the deep attraction by being conscious of its features and process to make. kimono described as a "wearable art form", because they are much more than just a piece of "clothing". We want to leave the kimono made by craftsmanship to future generations..

Black Canvas Lunch bag with kimono pocket #07

Lunch bag with kimono pocket The " Canvas Lunch bag with kimono pocket " are used upcycling kimono, a traditional Japanese folk costume. The use of kimono fabric as a one-pointed pocket makes this lunch bag easy to use in everyday life. Enjoy your wonderful lunch time with handmade Lunch. Enjoy a hearty time with upcycling in your daily life. ▼Details Material: cotton (canvas fabric), vintage kimono Size: Main body: approx. 240 x 200 x 120 mm, handle: 25 x 260 mm. Weight: approx. 100 g *The bag itself was made in India, after which the final processing, such as attaching the pockets, was done in Japan. *There may be some stains, because we made with repurposed kimono fabric. Please note on your purchase. *Please feel free to message me with any questions or to customize your order! ▼Shipping details ーIf you would like to buy a kimono upcycling item as a souvenir as a reminder of wearing a kimono, choose '0 yen tour souvenir' in the shipping costs and we will bring it to you on the day of the tour. ーFor non-tour participants, we will ship to your home by e-packet or EMS.(Both with tracking service) order processing time: 1-3 days shipping time: e-packet 7-20days , EMS 2-7days (It is taking longer than usual to arrive due to COVID-19.) Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duty and customs charges that may be incurred. *Our store ships worldwide. *Shipping to the U.S.A. will be by EMS. *Please double check before placing order if your shipping address is correct. ▼Gift wrapping service available We can provide a simple gift wrapping bag. Please let us know if you would like it. Produced by AKIZAKURA https://akizakura.net/ AKIZAKURA produces and sells parasols, fans, bags, hats, and other items using vintage kimono fabrics. This time, we produced a tote bag with a kimono pocket, using a kimono and a kimono obi as a single point of reference, in order for people to enjoy upcycling kimono in a more casual way. By introducing the good old Japanese 'Re=regeneration' culture to people in Japan and abroad, we hope to nurture a 'heart to treasure things' and a 'heart to love things' in people all over the world, and to increase the number of people with a rich heart. ■What is "upcycling"? "Upcycle" is to recycle in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item. In today's world, it is gaining attention as a sustainable approach. We create various products using repurposed Japanese beautiful Kimono fabric. We make the life of people all over the world beautiful with the kimono upcycle. In edo period, Kimono has been worn for many years, being untied, washed, and tailored over and over again. And still those that could no longer be worn were remodeled as a kimono for children, baby 's diapers, and thong of clogs (Japanese sandals and Geta). The Japanese people had a mentality of valuing things because they believed that things had a life of their own. And when people have this mentality, their hearts are rich. AKIZAKURA is working on "upcycling" to enrich the minds of people all over the world. ■Why Kimono? Japanese have wore Kimono for a long time. Kimonos as we know them today came into being during the Heian period (794-1192). However nowadays, those are not used and just left in the closet. It is said that the amount of the clothes is 800 million pieces. We take over the Kimono from grandmother to mother, mother to daughter. So we cannot throw away, we cannot sell in affordable price either. Can you throw away such a valuable clothes that has a strong tie with your family? Furthermore, kimono is one of Japanese traditional crafts, and as professional craftsmen carefully make them piece by piece using skills handed down since the old time. You can feel the deep attraction by being conscious of its features and process to make. kimono described as a "wearable art form", because they are much more than just a piece of "clothing". We want to leave the kimono made by craftsmanship to future generations..

Cotton bag with kimono pocket #06

Cotton bag with kimono pocket The " cotton bag with kimono pocket " are used upcycling kimono, a traditional Japanese folk costume. The use of kimono fabric as a one-pointed pocket makes this tote bag easy to use in everyday life. Enjoy a hearty time with upcycling in your daily life. ▼Details Material: cotton (eco-marked unbleached), kimono Size: Body: approx. W360 x H370 x D110 mm, Handle: approx. W25 x H470 mm Weight: approx. 80 g *The bag itself was made in China, after which the final processing, such as attaching the pockets, was done in Japan. *There may be some stains, because we made with repurposed kimono fabric. Please note on your purchase. *Please feel free to message me with any questions or to customize your order! ▼Shipping details ーIf you would like to buy a kimono upcycling item as a souvenir as a reminder of wearing a kimono, choose '0 yen tour souvenir' in the shipping costs and we will bring it to you on the day of the tour. ーFor non-tour participants, we will ship to your home by e-packet or EMS.(Both with tracking service) order processing time: 1-3 days shipping time: e-packet 7-20days , EMS 2-7days (It is taking longer than usual to arrive due to COVID-19.) Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duty and customs charges that may be incurred. *Our store ships worldwide. *Shipping to the U.S.A. will be by EMS. *Please double check before placing order if your shipping address is correct. ▼Gift wrapping service available We can provide a simple gift wrapping bag. Please let us know if you would like it. Produced by AKIZAKURA https://akizakura.net/ AKIZAKURA produces and sells parasols, fans, bags, hats, and other items using vintage kimono fabrics. This time, we produced a tote bag with a kimono pocket, using a kimono and a kimono obi as a single point of reference, in order for people to enjoy upcycling kimono in a more casual way. By introducing the good old Japanese 'Re=regeneration' culture to people in Japan and abroad, we hope to nurture a 'heart to treasure things' and a 'heart to love things' in people all over the world, and to increase the number of people with a rich heart. ■What is "upcycling"? "Upcycle" is to recycle in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item. In today's world, it is gaining attention as a sustainable approach. We create various products using repurposed Japanese beautiful Kimono fabric. We make the life of people all over the world beautiful with the kimono upcycle. In edo period, Kimono has been worn for many years, being untied, washed, and tailored over and over again. And still those that could no longer be worn were remodeled as a kimono for children, baby 's diapers, and thong of clogs (Japanese sandals and Geta). The Japanese people had a mentality of valuing things because they believed that things had a life of their own. And when people have this mentality, their hearts are rich. AKIZAKURA is working on "upcycling" to enrich the minds of people all over the world. ■Why Kimono? Japanese have wore Kimono for a long time. Kimonos as we know them today came into being during the Heian period (794-1192). However nowadays, those are not used and just left in the closet. It is said that the amount of the clothes is 800 million pieces. We take over the Kimono from grandmother to mother, mother to daughter. So we cannot throw away, we cannot sell in affordable price either. Can you throw away such a valuable clothes that has a strong tie with your family? Furthermore, kimono is one of Japanese traditional crafts, and as professional craftsmen carefully make them piece by piece using skills handed down since the old time. You can feel the deep attraction by being conscious of its features and process to make. kimono described as a "wearable art form", because they are much more than just a piece of "clothing". We want to leave the kimono made by craftsmanship to future generations.

【SOLDOUT】Canvas tote bag with kimono pocket #05

Canvas tote bag with kimono pocket #05 The " canvas tote bag with kimono pocket " are used upcycling kimono, a traditional Japanese folk costume. The use of kimono fabric as a one-pointed pocket makes this tote bag easy to use in everyday life. Enjoy a hearty time with upcycling in your daily life. ▼Details Material: cotton (campus fabric), kimono Size: Body / approx. W420 x H380 x D130 mm, Handle / approx. W30 x H550 mm Weight: approx. 250 g *The bag itself was made in India, after which the final processing, such as attaching the pockets, was done in Japan. *There may be some stains, because we made with repurposed kimono fabric. Please note on your purchase. *Please feel free to message me with any questions or to customize your order! ▼Shipping details ーIf you would like to buy a kimono upcycling item as a souvenir as a reminder of wearing a kimono, choose '0 yen tour souvenir' in the shipping costs and we will bring it to you on the day of the tour. ーFor non-tour participants, we will ship to your home by e-packet or EMS.(Both with tracking service) order processing time: 1-3 days shipping time: e-packet 7-20days , EMS 2-7days (It is taking longer than usual to arrive due to COVID-19.) Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duty and customs charges that may be incurred. *Our store ships worldwide. *Shipping to the U.S.A. will be by EMS. *Please double check before placing order if your shipping address is correct. ▼Gift wrapping service available We can provide a simple gift wrapping bag. Please let us know if you would like it. Produced by AKIZAKURA https://akizakura.net/ AKIZAKURA produces and sells parasols, fans, bags, hats, and other items using vintage kimono fabrics. This time, we produced a tote bag with a kimono pocket, using a kimono and a kimono obi as a single point of reference, in order for people to enjoy upcycling kimono in a more casual way. By introducing the good old Japanese 'Re=regeneration' culture to people in Japan and abroad, we hope to nurture a 'heart to treasure things' and a 'heart to love things' in people all over the world, and to increase the number of people with a rich heart. ■What is "upcycling"? "Upcycle" is to recycle in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item. In today's world, it is gaining attention as a sustainable approach. We create various products using repurposed Japanese beautiful Kimono fabric. We make the life of people all over the world beautiful with the kimono upcycle. In edo period, Kimono has been worn for many years, being untied, washed, and tailored over and over again. And still those that could no longer be worn were remodeled as a kimono for children, baby 's diapers, and thong of clogs (Japanese sandals and Geta). The Japanese people had a mentality of valuing things because they believed that things had a life of their own. And when people have this mentality, their hearts are rich. AKIZAKURA is working on "upcycling" to enrich the minds of people all over the world. ■Why Kimono? Japanese have wore Kimono for a long time. Kimonos as we know them today came into being during the Heian period (794-1192). However nowadays, those are not used and just left in the closet. It is said that the amount of the clothes is 800 million pieces. We take over the Kimono from grandmother to mother, mother to daughter. So we cannot throw away, we cannot sell in affordable price either. Can you throw away such a valuable clothes that has a strong tie with your family? Furthermore, kimono is one of Japanese traditional crafts, and as professional craftsmen carefully make them piece by piece using skills handed down since the old time. You can feel the deep attraction by being conscious of its features and process to make. kimono described as a "wearable art form", because they are much more than just a piece of "clothing". We want to leave the kimono made by craftsmanship to future generations.

【SOLDOUT】Organic cotton canvas box tote bag with kimono pocket #04

Organic cotton canvas box tote bag with kimono pocket The " canvas box tote with kimono pocket " are used upcycling kimono, a traditional Japanese folk costume. The use of kimono fabric as a one-pointed pocket makes this tote bag easy to use in everyday life. Enjoy a hearty time with upcycling in your daily life. ▼Details Material: Organic cotton (campus fabric), kimono Size: Main body / approx. W370 x H290 x D110 (mm), handle / approx. W25 x H650 (mm) Weight: approx. 230 g *The bag itself was made in India, after which the final processing, such as attaching the pockets, was done in Japan. *There may be some stains, because we made with repurposed kimono fabric. Please note on your purchase. *Please feel free to message me with any questions or to customize your order! ▼Shipping details ーIf you would like to buy a kimono upcycling item as a souvenir as a reminder of wearing a kimono, choose '0 yen tour souvenir' in the shipping costs and we will bring it to you on the day of the tour. ーFor non-tour participants, we will ship to your home by e-packet or EMS.(Both with tracking service) order processing time: 1-3 days shipping time: e-packet 7-20days , EMS 2-7days (It is taking longer than usual to arrive due to COVID-19.) Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duty and customs charges that may be incurred. *Our store ships worldwide. *Shipping to the U.S.A. will be by EMS. *Please double check before placing order if your shipping address is correct. ▼Gift wrapping service available We can provide a simple gift wrapping bag. Please let us know if you would like it. Produced by AKIZAKURA https://akizakura.net/ AKIZAKURA produces and sells parasols, fans, bags, hats, and other items using vintage kimono fabrics. This time, we produced a tote bag with a kimono pocket, using a kimono and a kimono obi as a single point of reference, in order for people to enjoy upcycling kimono in a more casual way. By introducing the good old Japanese 'Re=regeneration' culture to people in Japan and abroad, we hope to nurture a 'heart to treasure things' and a 'heart to love things' in people all over the world, and to increase the number of people with a rich heart. ■What is "upcycling"? "Upcycle" is to recycle in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item. In today's world, it is gaining attention as a sustainable approach. We create various products using repurposed Japanese beautiful Kimono fabric. We make the life of people all over the world beautiful with the kimono upcycle. In edo period, Kimono has been worn for many years, being untied, washed, and tailored over and over again. And still those that could no longer be worn were remodeled as a kimono for children, baby 's diapers, and thong of clogs (Japanese sandals and Geta). The Japanese people had a mentality of valuing things because they believed that things had a life of their own. And when people have this mentality, their hearts are rich. AKIZAKURA is working on "upcycling" to enrich the minds of people all over the world. ■Why Kimono? Japanese have wore Kimono for a long time. Kimonos as we know them today came into being during the Heian period (794-1192). However nowadays, those are not used and just left in the closet. It is said that the amount of the clothes is 800 million pieces. We take over the Kimono from grandmother to mother, mother to daughter. So we cannot throw away, we cannot sell in affordable price either. Can you throw away such a valuable clothes that has a strong tie with your family? Furthermore, kimono is one of Japanese traditional crafts, and as professional craftsmen carefully make them piece by piece using skills handed down since the old time. You can feel the deep attraction by being conscious of its features and process to make. kimono described as a "wearable art form", because they are much more than just a piece of "clothing". We want to leave the kimono made by craftsmanship to future generations.

【SOLDOUT】Canvas Lunch bag with kimono pocket #03

Lunch bag with kimono pocket The " Canvas Lunch bag with kimono pocket " are used upcycling kimono, a traditional Japanese folk costume. The use of kimono fabric as a one-pointed pocket makes this lunch bag easy to use in everyday life. Enjoy your wonderful lunch time with handmade Lunch. Enjoy a hearty time with upcycling in your daily life. ▼Details Material: cotton (canvas fabric, Eco Mark Certificate No. 06104010), vintage kimono Size: Main body: approx. 240 x 200 x 120 mm, handle: 25 x 260 mm. Weight: approx. 100 g *The bag itself was made in India, after which the final processing, such as attaching the pockets, was done in Japan. *There may be some stains, because we made with repurposed kimono fabric. Please note on your purchase. *Please feel free to message me with any questions or to customize your order! ▼Shipping details ーIf you would like to buy a kimono upcycling item as a souvenir as a reminder of wearing a kimono, choose '0 yen tour souvenir' in the shipping costs and we will bring it to you on the day of the tour. ーFor non-tour participants, we will ship to your home by e-packet or EMS.(Both with tracking service) order processing time: 1-3 days shipping time: e-packet 7-20days , EMS 2-7days (It is taking longer than usual to arrive due to COVID-19.) Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duty and customs charges that may be incurred. *Our store ships worldwide. *Shipping to the U.S.A. will be by EMS. *Please double check before placing order if your shipping address is correct. ▼Gift wrapping service available We can provide a simple gift wrapping bag. Please let us know if you would like it. Produced by AKIZAKURA https://akizakura.net/ AKIZAKURA produces and sells parasols, fans, bags, hats, and other items using vintage kimono fabrics. This time, we produced a tote bag with a kimono pocket, using a kimono and a kimono obi as a single point of reference, in order for people to enjoy upcycling kimono in a more casual way. By introducing the good old Japanese 'Re=regeneration' culture to people in Japan and abroad, we hope to nurture a 'heart to treasure things' and a 'heart to love things' in people all over the world, and to increase the number of people with a rich heart. ■What is "upcycling"? "Upcycle" is to recycle in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item. In today's world, it is gaining attention as a sustainable approach. We create various products using repurposed Japanese beautiful Kimono fabric. We make the life of people all over the world beautiful with the kimono upcycle. In edo period, Kimono has been worn for many years, being untied, washed, and tailored over and over again. And still those that could no longer be worn were remodeled as a kimono for children, baby 's diapers, and thong of clogs (Japanese sandals and Geta). The Japanese people had a mentality of valuing things because they believed that things had a life of their own. And when people have this mentality, their hearts are rich. AKIZAKURA is working on "upcycling" to enrich the minds of people all over the world. ■Why Kimono? Japanese have wore Kimono for a long time. Kimonos as we know them today came into being during the Heian period (794-1192). However nowadays, those are not used and just left in the closet. It is said that the amount of the clothes is 800 million pieces. We take over the Kimono from grandmother to mother, mother to daughter. So we cannot throw away, we cannot sell in affordable price either. Can you throw away such a valuable clothes that has a strong tie with your family? Furthermore, kimono is one of Japanese traditional crafts, and as professional craftsmen carefully make them piece by piece using skills handed down since the old time. You can feel the deep attraction by being conscious of its features and process to make. kimono described as a "wearable art form", because they are much more than just a piece of "clothing". We want to leave the kimono made by craftsmanship to future generations..

【SOLDOUT】Canvas Lunch bag with kimono pocket #02

Lunch bag with kimono pocket The " Canvas Lunch bag with kimono pocket " are used upcycling kimono, a traditional Japanese folk costume. The use of kimono fabric as a one-pointed pocket makes this lunch bag easy to use in everyday life. Enjoy your wonderful lunch time with handmade Lunch. Enjoy a hearty time with upcycling in your daily life. ▼Details Material: cotton (canvas fabric, Eco Mark Certificate No. 06104010), vintage kimono Size: Main body: approx. 240 x 200 x 120 mm, handle: 25 x 260 mm. Weight: approx. 100 g *The bag itself was made in India, after which the final processing, such as attaching the pockets, was done in Japan. *There may be some stains, because we made with repurposed kimono fabric. Please note on your purchase. *Please feel free to message me with any questions or to customize your order! ▼Shipping details ーIf you would like to buy a kimono upcycling item as a souvenir as a reminder of wearing a kimono, choose '0 yen tour souvenir' in the shipping costs and we will bring it to you on the day of the tour. ーFor non-tour participants, we will ship to your home by e-packet or EMS.(Both with tracking service) order processing time: 1-3 days shipping time: e-packet 7-20days , EMS 2-7days (It is taking longer than usual to arrive due to COVID-19.) Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duty and customs charges that may be incurred. *Our store ships worldwide. *Shipping to the U.S.A. will be by EMS. *Please double check before placing order if your shipping address is correct. ▼Gift wrapping service available We can provide a simple gift wrapping bag. Please let us know if you would like it. Produced by AKIZAKURA https://akizakura.net/ AKIZAKURA produces and sells parasols, fans, bags, hats, and other items using vintage kimono fabrics. This time, we produced a tote bag with a kimono pocket, using a kimono and a kimono obi as a single point of reference, in order for people to enjoy upcycling kimono in a more casual way. By introducing the good old Japanese 'Re=regeneration' culture to people in Japan and abroad, we hope to nurture a 'heart to treasure things' and a 'heart to love things' in people all over the world, and to increase the number of people with a rich heart. ■What is "upcycling"? "Upcycle" is to recycle in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item. In today's world, it is gaining attention as a sustainable approach. We create various products using repurposed Japanese beautiful Kimono fabric. We make the life of people all over the world beautiful with the kimono upcycle. In edo period, Kimono has been worn for many years, being untied, washed, and tailored over and over again. And still those that could no longer be worn were remodeled as a kimono for children, baby 's diapers, and thong of clogs (Japanese sandals and Geta). The Japanese people had a mentality of valuing things because they believed that things had a life of their own. And when people have this mentality, their hearts are rich. AKIZAKURA is working on "upcycling" to enrich the minds of people all over the world. ■Why Kimono? Japanese have wore Kimono for a long time. Kimonos as we know them today came into being during the Heian period (794-1192). However nowadays, those are not used and just left in the closet. It is said that the amount of the clothes is 800 million pieces. We take over the Kimono from grandmother to mother, mother to daughter. So we cannot throw away, we cannot sell in affordable price either. Can you throw away such a valuable clothes that has a strong tie with your family? Furthermore, kimono is one of Japanese traditional crafts, and as professional craftsmen carefully make them piece by piece using skills handed down since the old time. You can feel the deep attraction by being conscious of its features and process to make. kimono described as a "wearable art form", because they are much more than just a piece of "clothing". We want to leave the kimono made by craftsmanship to future generations..

Canvas Lunch bag with kimono pocket #01

Lunch bag with kimono pocket The " Canvas Lunch bag with kimono pocket " are used upcycling kimono, a traditional Japanese folk costume. The use of kimono fabric as a one-pointed pocket makes this lunch bag easy to use in everyday life. Enjoy your wonderful lunch time with handmade Lunch. Enjoy a hearty time with upcycling in your daily life. ▼Details Material: cotton (canvas fabric, Eco Mark Certificate No. 06104010), vintage kimono Size: Main body: approx. 240 x 200 x 120 mm, handle: 25 x 260 mm. Weight: approx. 100 g *The bag itself was made in India, after which the final processing, such as attaching the pockets, was done in Japan. *There may be some stains, because we made with repurposed kimono fabric. Please note on your purchase. *Please feel free to message me with any questions or to customize your order! ▼Shipping details ーIf you would like to buy a kimono upcycling item as a souvenir as a reminder of wearing a kimono, choose '0 yen tour souvenir' in the shipping costs and we will bring it to you on the day of the tour. ーFor non-tour participants, we will ship to your home by e-packet or EMS.(Both with tracking service) order processing time: 1-3 days shipping time: e-packet 7-20days , EMS 2-7days (It is taking longer than usual to arrive due to COVID-19.) Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duty and customs charges that may be incurred. *Our store ships worldwide. *Shipping to the U.S.A. will be by EMS. *Please double check before placing order if your shipping address is correct. ▼Gift wrapping service available We can provide a simple gift wrapping bag. Please let us know if you would like it. Produced by AKIZAKURA https://akizakura.net/ AKIZAKURA produces and sells parasols, fans, bags, hats, and other items using vintage kimono fabrics. This time, we produced a tote bag with a kimono pocket, using a kimono and a kimono obi as a single point of reference, in order for people to enjoy upcycling kimono in a more casual way. By introducing the good old Japanese 'Re=regeneration' culture to people in Japan and abroad, we hope to nurture a 'heart to treasure things' and a 'heart to love things' in people all over the world, and to increase the number of people with a rich heart. ■What is "upcycling"? "Upcycle" is to recycle in such a way that the resulting product is of a higher value than the original item. In today's world, it is gaining attention as a sustainable approach. We create various products using repurposed Japanese beautiful Kimono fabric. We make the life of people all over the world beautiful with the kimono upcycle. In edo period, Kimono has been worn for many years, being untied, washed, and tailored over and over again. And still those that could no longer be worn were remodeled as a kimono for children, baby 's diapers, and thong of clogs (Japanese sandals and Geta). The Japanese people had a mentality of valuing things because they believed that things had a life of their own. And when people have this mentality, their hearts are rich. AKIZAKURA is working on "upcycling" to enrich the minds of people all over the world. ■Why Kimono? Japanese have wore Kimono for a long time. Kimonos as we know them today came into being during the Heian period (794-1192). However nowadays, those are not used and just left in the closet. It is said that the amount of the clothes is 800 million pieces. We take over the Kimono from grandmother to mother, mother to daughter. So we cannot throw away, we cannot sell in affordable price either. Can you throw away such a valuable clothes that has a strong tie with your family? Furthermore, kimono is one of Japanese traditional crafts, and as professional craftsmen carefully make them piece by piece using skills handed down since the old time. You can feel the deep attraction by being conscious of its features and process to make. kimono described as a "wearable art form", because they are much more than just a piece of "clothing". We want to leave the kimono made by craftsmanship to future generations..