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Kasuri : shoulder bag
Kasuri : shoulder bag
Kasuri : shoulder bag
Kasuri : shoulder bag
Kasuri : shoulder bag
Kasuri : shoulder bag
Kasuri : shoulder bag
Kasuri : shoulder bag
Kasuri : shoulder bag
Kasuri : shoulder bag
Kasuri : shoulder bag
Kasuri : shoulder bag

Kasuri : shoulder bag

Giemon
$128.00

This cheerful mini shoulder bag is cleverly constructed with two separate zipped compartments (each with inner card slot) and a contrasting cotton shoulder strap which you can unclip to use it as a little purse. A lovely gift or addition to the pattern lover's wardrobe, this bag showcases the traditional techniques of Kasuri textile production, in which threads are resist dyed and skilfully woven to achieve distinctive 'blurred' patterns.

material : cotton, zippers, and metal clips

length : 18cm
height : 9cm
strap : 117cm

Woven and constructed in Fukuoka since 1971, Kurume Kasuri aim to modernise a traditional weaving style which has a history in Japan reaching back over 220 years.

Kasuri (絣) is a process of skilfully binding warp and/or weft threads before they are indigo dyed. Once woven, undyed sections create complex and distinctive patterns, often with soft or 'blurred' edges; the verb kasureru (かすれる) means "to blur" or "to fade".

In 1957, the traditional techniques of Kurume Kasuri were designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan, and the company is proud to preserve this beautiful tradition with simple designs for daily use.