This clasp purse uses fabric finished with the katazome technique.
Because the stencil-making and dyeing are done by hand, each piece has its own character even with the same pattern.
The slightly wavering outlines and uneven patterns — those hand-crafted “irregularities” create a charming, warm expression. This is an item that conveys the breath of human hands, something digital methods cannot reproduce.
*Because the pattern appearance varies depending on the cutting location, you cannot choose the pattern placement. Please understand this in advance.
Comfort suited to everyday life
Sized to fit snugly in both hands, it won’t take up much room in your bag.
Yet it’s just the right size to hold small items like lip balm or makeup tools.
Because it’s a clasp purse, the opening is wide and opens and closes smoothly. You can snap it open with one hand and quickly take out what you need, making it very convenient.
A sense of quality you feel every time you pick it up
The hardware is made of brass, giving a nostalgic yet refined impression.
The interior is finished with heavy linen, creating a reassuring, carefully made product.
The contrast with the subdued tones of the outer fabric is exquisite, adding a small thrill each time you open it.
Made with care, one by one
The clasp purses are made by "Yotsume Senpukusha".
At this dye workshop, traditional Japanese techniques such as katazome and tsutsugaki are used to apply patterns to fabric, which are then turned into products like clasp purses.
The outer fabric of the clasp purse uses katazome.
Katazome begins by creating a stencil from an original design. The stencil is placed on the fabric, and a paste made by mixing glutinous rice or rice bran is brushed on. The areas covered with paste do not dye and become the white parts of the pattern.
After the paste dries, dye is applied with a brush. For a single color it can be done in one go, but for multi-color pieces, each color is layered like painting a picture.
Finally, washing off the paste with water reveals the pattern clearly, and once dried, the piece is complete.
Through this lengthy process, a single piece of fabric is completed and then transformed into a clasp purse.
Patterns you can only find here
All patterns from "Yotsume Senpukusha" are original. That means these designs are only available here.
While reminiscent of traditional kasuri (ikat) patterns, the designs have a relaxed, almost Scandinavian-like touch, creating a gentle yet modern impression.
Product specifications
Size: Height 11cm(4.33in) × Width 14cm(5.51in)
Material: Outer 100% cotton / Lining 100% linen / Hardware: brass
Care and handling notes
Because each item is made by hand, there may be slight variations in size.
Pattern appearance varies depending on the cutting location, so each received item will have a unique look. We hope you enjoy this one-of-a-kind character. Please note that you cannot choose the pattern placement. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
