Product Number: no542
Product Name: Vertical Sacoche (Tate-gata Sacoche)

Designs:
- Ajiro Mon (woven pattern resembling a thin, long Hinoki cypress board, reed, or bamboo woven vertically, diagonally, or crosswise to create a mesh pattern)
- Osidori (Mandarin duck)
- Hanmon (flower pattern)
- Kanoko (dotted pattern)

Ajiro is a pattern derived from the mesh-like weaving of thin, long Hinoki cypress boards, reeds, or bamboo. The Ajiro pattern symbolizes warding off evil spirits and serves as a talisman.
The beautiful-colored Mandarins (Osidori) are traditionally loved as a symbol of marital harmony, depicting a pair swimming together, representing unchanging love between spouses. It is a lucky pattern symbolizing everlasting love and good fortune.

Fabric Colors:
- Danjuro Tea (brown)
- Doki-iro (light brown)
- Usuhana-iro (light blue)
- Rikyū-iro (deep pale green)
- Green Blue (bright yet subdued blue-green)

Shoulder Strap Color: Beige
Fabric Type: Obi (sash)
Fabric Thickness: Medium
Fabric Stiffness: Medium
Metal Fittings Color: Silver

Size:
- Vertical: 20 cm
- Upper Width: 19 cm
- Lower Width: 15 cm
- Shoulder Strap Length: 58–105 cm

Weight: Approximately 50–80 grams
Country of Origin: Japan (Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture)

This vertical sacoche is a one-of-a-kind upcycled item made from remade obi. It can be styled as a diagonal or shoulder bag, or as a mobile phone holder, offering versatile styling options. Its simple design matches any outfit, ensuring a stylish step forward.

This sacoche is carefully handmade by skilled artisans. Reusing obi creates a unique design while promoting eco-friendly sustainability. The clasp uses a magnet for ease of use.

This vertical sacoche will surely bring a fresh touch to your style. Please consider adding it to your collection to express your individuality.

**Note:** Due to the nature of the product, there may be slight color variations or accents. Please understand this in advance.

**About the Fabric:**
The fabric is made from vibrant kimono and obi used on special days in the Showa era. Some materials and weaves are rare and have already ceased production.
The patterns include auspicious floral motifs, birds, gold thread embroidery, and Nishijin weaving, collected from all over Japan.
Because the raw materials are high-quality, this remade and upcycled product is only possible through recycling older items.

**About the Sewing:**
Manufactured in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan’s largest bag production area.
Produced by experienced bag artisans at companies that sell bag materials and have YKK zippers in-house.
Pattern placement, orientation, and the front/back of the obi belt are decided in Tokyo.
Molds are then created at a factory that produces molds, which are used to cut the fabric and sew the bag.
Kimono and obi fabrics vary in embroidery, weave, thickness, and texture, making sewing challenging even for skilled artisans.
In Toyooka, traditional techniques from willow basketry, as described in the Kojiki, have been passed down for over a thousand years, ensuring strict quality control under this long-standing tradition.

**Important Notes for Purchase:**
Fabric:
The kimono, obi, and obi cords used are previously worn or stored items.
There may be creases, small stains, dirt, damage, or deterioration. We take care to remove these, but some may remain.
Please understand that these items are recycled and upcycled from older or non-new materials.

Color:
We make every effort to display accurate colors, but differences may occur due to monitor settings on your computer or mobile device. Please understand that the actual product may vary slightly in hue.

Size:
Cut uniformly with molds and sewn by skilled artisans.
However, since each kimono, obi, and obi cord varies in thickness and embroidery, some items may have slight size differences, such as a smaller fit for thicker obi.
Please understand this in advance.

Handling Instructions:
The kimono, obi, and obi cords are likely made of silk, but as they are used, this cannot be guaranteed.
(According to the Consumer Affairs Agency, there is no obligation to include this information on the product.)
We recommend washing with silk-specific detergent or consulting a professional kimono cleaner.
Be cautious of color bleeding or transfer caused by water, sweat, friction, or rain.
Prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause discoloration or hardening.
Store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place away from other items.
Avoid snagging or friction from nails or protrusions.
The magnetic clasp may affect medical devices such as watches, IC cards, or pacemakers. Please use with caution.

**After Purchase:**
Except for defective products, we generally do not accept returns or exchanges.
Returns or exchanges due to defects must be made within 7 days of receipt and the item must be unused.

**Please contact us if:**
- You have a size or color preference that differs from the product.
- The product has been damaged or soiled after 7 days of receipt.