Product Number: no449Product Name: Double-Sided Obi SacochePattern: Silver with Flower and Turtle Shell Hexagon
This sacoche features auspicious patterns such as turtle shell hexagons, waves, and vibrant Chinese floral motifs drawn on a silver background. The turtle shell pattern is considered a symbol of longevity and good fortune, as reflected in the saying "Crane lives a thousand years, turtle ten thousand years."
Fabric Color: Silver, White, Silver Vermilion (Bright Orange)Shoulder Strap Color: BlackMetal Finish Color: SilverFabric Type: Obi (Kimono Belt)Fabric Thickness: MediumFabric Stiffness: MediumShoulder Strap Material: NylonSize:- Height: 16 cm- Top Width: 23 cm- Depth: 5 cm- Shoulder Strap Width: 1 cm- Maximum Length: 104 cm- Minimum Length: 57 cmWeight: Approximately 150 gCountry of Origin: Japan (Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture)
Introducing a stylish sacoche made from upcycled obi, blending tradition with modernity. It highlights the beauty of the obi while incorporating functionality suitable for contemporary daily use. Its simple yet elegant design adds a special touch to everyday outfits.
Features:• Double-Sided Obi Use: Luxuriously crafted with obi on both sides, showcasing traditional Japanese beauty. Both sides are attractive.• Adjustable Shoulder Strap: Easily adjustable for comfortable shoulder or crossbody wear.• Zipper Closure: Equipped with a zipper to securely protect contents, allowing safe carrying of valuables.• Inner Pocket: Features an inner pocket for organizing small items such as smartphones, keys, and cards.• 5 cm Depth: Despite its slim silhouette, the 5 cm depth provides ample storage capacity. A horizontally elongated size convenient for daily use.• Upcycled Item: Environmentally conscious, made from upcycled obi, a sustainable product. A special item that combines tradition and eco-friendliness.
This sacoche, merging the charm of Japanese aesthetics with modern convenience, adds a touch of elegance to your everyday coordination. It is also an ideal gift or a rewarding treat for yourself.
About the Fabric:Uses vibrant kimono and obi fabrics from the Showa era’s celebratory days. Some materials and weaves are rare and have been discontinued. The patterns include auspicious floral motifs, birds, gold thread embroidery, and Nishijin weaving, collected from all over Japan. Due to the high-quality raw materials, this product is only possible as a remade, used, and upcycled item.
About the Sewing:Manufactured in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan’s largest bag production area. Crafted by skilled bag artisans at companies that sell materials for bags and have their own YKK zippers. Pattern placement, orientation, and the front-back direction of the obi belt are decided in Tokyo. Subsequently, molds are created at a factory that produces the cutting dies, which are then used to cut and sew the fabric. Since kimono and obi fabrics vary in embroidery, weave, thickness, and texture, sewing is labor-intensive and considered difficult even for experienced artisans.
In Toyooka, traditional techniques such as willow basket weaving from the "Kojiki" legend have been passed down, including the craft of woven willow baskets called "Yanagi-bako." Under strict quality control cultivated over a thousand years of tradition, production is carried out with care.
Precautions for Purchase:Fabric: The kimono, obi, and obi cords used are previously worn or stored items. Therefore, there may be creases, small stains, dirt, scratches, or deterioration. While efforts are made to exclude these, some may remain. Please understand that this product is made by recycling and upcycling old materials from different eras, not new.
Color: We take great care to display accurate colors, but slight differences may occur due to monitor settings on your computer or mobile device. Please understand in advance.
Size: Although cut with molds and sewn by skilled artisans, kimono and obi fabrics vary in thickness and embroidery, which can cause slight size discrepancies, such as a smaller fit for thicker or heavily embroidered items. Please understand this in advance.
Handling: The kimono, obi, and cords are likely made of silk, but due to their used condition, this cannot be guaranteed. (The Consumer Affairs Agency states there is no obligation to include such details on the product.) We recommend washing with a silk-specific detergent or consulting a professional kimono cleaner.
Please be cautious of color bleeding or transfer caused by water, sweat, friction, or rain.Prolonged exposure to sunlight may cause discoloration or hardening.Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated dark place, away from other items.Avoid snagging or friction from nails or protrusions.Magnetic clasps may affect electronic devices such as watches, IC cards, or pacemakers—please handle with care.
After Purchase:Except in cases of product defects, we generally do not accept returns or exchanges. Returns or exchanges due to defects are limited to unused items received within 7 days of arrival.