We made Origami tote bags upcycled from vintage crochets collected over the years.
Fully lined.
Japanese called this style "Azuma Bukuro."
We added a contrast linen handle.
We think these are cotton crochet with Satin lining.
It can be worn over the shoulder.
Approx size:
Width at Bottom 20"x Height from top of the handle 24"
Color: Off white
KABAN+ pieces are refashioned from vintage, deadstock, surplus, discarded, and preloved materials. Imagined, deconstructed, and reconstructed in Malibu, California.
Therefore minor flaws are inherent characteristics of this product.
Hand or machine wash cold water inside out. Tumble dry low. Warm iron if needed.
What is a Azuma Bukuro?Azuma Bukuro refers to a wrapping cloth sewed and shaped into a bag created when western culture penetrated the Japanese wrapping culture during the Edo period, turning packages into bags.