Kaizumoki Thread (Aizumomen)
The shoulder bag created from the idea of "things that can be used for a long time" uses Kaizumoki Thread (Aizumomen), which has been loved in the Kaizu region for over 400 years.
Kaizumoki Thread is a sturdy fabric developed to suit the harsh climate of the Kaizu basin. The more you use it, the softer it becomes, and you can enjoy nurturing it.
It is a classical design inspired by English knights, but adjusted to have a width feeling that suits Japanese clothing, so it naturally fades without choosing what to wear.
It is a shoulder bag that blends traditional techniques into everyday life.
“Just the right size” for everyday use
The length is about 35cm (13.7in) and the width is about 15cm (5.9in). Neither too small nor too big, it’s a shoulder bag with a size feeling that fits what you want to put in firmly.
The shoulder strap is also an excellent length, so you can carry it like a tote bag, hang it diagonally, or match it with a sheath for use.
Since it has a lining, you can use it every day without worrying, and you can put your belongings in securely (the lining includes the HARAPPA logo).
It also has two inner pockets, which is convenient for quickly taking out small items such as smartphones or keys.
There are no fasteners such as snaps, so the bag’s opening remains open, but its lightness makes it just right for everyday use when you want to quickly take something out.
A design suitable for any style
The "Hanafusa Stripe" used in this shoulder bag is a fabric that combines stripes from deep navy to white and ash colors.
When you write "Hanafusa" in kanji, it becomes "英" (Ei). It is a classic fabric that reminds one of English knights’ suits, but the width of the stripes is adjusted to suit Japanese clothing, so it naturally fades into a wide coat-like fabric that fits both Japanese and Western styles.
[Product Details]
Size: 35cm (13.7in) x 35cm (13.7in) x 15cm (5.9in) (Shoulder strap length 77cm (30.3in))
[Handling Precautions]
Because it is made of natural materials and handcrafted, there may be slight errors in the stated size. Please acknowledge this beforehand.
To pass on the traditional "Kaizumoki Thread" to future generations
The Kaizumoki Thread (Aizumomen) used in this shoulder bag is a traditional craft product that has been handed down for over 400 years in the Kaizu region located in the western part of Tokushima Prefecture.
It is a fabric developed to suit the harsh climate of the Kaizu basin, where summers are hot and winters are severely cold, and has been loved since ancient times as workwear and everyday wear. In addition to its sturdy texture, its manufacturing process gives it excellent breathability, moisture absorption, and heat retention, making it cool in summer and warm in winter. Also, because it has a sturdy texture, it is durable and does not shrink easily even after washing.
This Kaizumoki Thread is the only workshop in Kaizu that handles everything from dyeing to weaving, and it is the Harayama Weaving Workshop that has protected this tradition for over 120 years.
Then, to protect the technology and will of the Harayama Weaving Workshop, the company "Harappa Co., Ltd." was established in March 2015 as a form of continuing the workshop. It was established by Ms. Nana Yamazoe, a designer of the apparel brand "YAMMA" from Ono City, who used Kaizumoki Thread from the Harayama Weaving Workshop.
The Kaizumoki Thread, which has supported workwear and everyday wear until now, and the spirit of craftsmanship carefully protected by the Harayama Weaving Workshop, are woven together in this product used at this store, which wants to continue for 500 to 600 years.
Embracing the spirit of “careful use” in craftsmanship
Ms. Nana Yamazoe, the representative of "Harappa Co., Ltd.", has been involved with the apparel brand "YAMMA" since before taking over the Harayama Weaving Workshop, and has valued the following points.
Without being swayed by trends and without mass production, making clothes that can be worn for a long time with love.
“The experience of continuing to carefully use one item leads to the wearer’s confidence” is her way of thinking.
Kaizumoki Thread, which can be used comfortably in both summer and winter and for a long time, is exactly the material that fits Ms. Yamazoe’s philosophy. Also, based on this thinking, both YAMMA and HARAPPA adopt a style of made-to-order production that allows customers to use the products with love.
However, as the number of orders increases, it has become a challenge to keep customers waiting. Therefore, Ms. Yamazoe proposed “things that can be used comfortably even as you age” and “ordinary designs that are not swayed by trends,” and continues to shape items that fit well for a long time.
One of those is this shoulder bag. It is not extravagant, but precisely because of that, it can be loved and used for a long time regardless of trends or age.
Also, because it is made of sturdy materials, the harder you use it, the softer it becomes, and you can enjoy nurturing it for a long time.
