Hand bag “Matsuba” M, L / Brown Akebi vine / Nagano-JPN 311224　長野県/あけび　松葉編み　手提げ　中・大　2サイズ


							



This is a handbag woven with Akebi vine in brown color.
On this page you will find two sizes: Medium and Large. 








This woven technique is called “Matsuba” weaving because it looks like the needles of a Japanese pine tree(=”Matsuba” in Japanese).






Viewed from above, the rim section is triple-layered, showing that it is a solid rim roll.


The connection between the rim and the handle. Two rings are fastened together like a chain.








This is medium size.




The width is the same, but it is a little shallower than the large size.




This is large size.


It is just large enough to hold an A4 file.








Akebi vines have retained their original texture as they grew wild in the mountains.
The natural gradation of colors and soothing hues will never get old no matter how much you look at them.
They make us feel calm and relaxed.




It is a neatly shaped, oblong handbag.
For work meetings, going out to see a movie or a museum, and many other occasions.
It will surely accompany you as your daily handbag for many years to come.




–Akebi vine work in northern Nagano Prefecture–


More than 300 years ago, people in Nagano Pref. have made baskets, toys, and other daily utensils.


There are 2 types of Akebi vine work produced in northern Nagano Pref.
The one is “Brown Akebi vine”, just as they are in nature.


The other is “Gray Akebi vine”, 
which is soaked in hot spring water for about a week, 
then soaked in a river for about a month to ferment, the outer skin is then peeled off.


For both types of vines, only high-quality materials are carefully selected, 
and they continue to produce baskets in a variety of shapes using advanced weaving techniques.

This is a handbag woven with Akebi vine in brown color.
On this page you will find two sizes: Medium and Large.

This woven technique is called “Matsuba” weaving because it looks like the needles of a Japanese pine tree(=”Matsuba” in Japanese).
Viewed from above, the rim section is triple-layered, showing that it is a solid rim roll.
The connection between the rim and the handle. Two rings are fastened together like a chain.
This is medium size.
The width is the same, but it is a little shallower than the large size.
This is large size.
It is just large enough to hold an A4 file.

Akebi vines have retained their original texture as they grew wild in the mountains.
The natural gradation of colors and soothing hues will never get old no matter how much you look at them.
They make us feel calm and relaxed.

It is a neatly shaped, oblong handbag.
For work meetings, going out to see a movie or a museum, and many other occasions.
It will surely accompany you as your daily handbag for many years to come.

–Akebi vine work in northern Nagano Prefecture–

More than 300 years ago, people in Nagano Pref. have made baskets, toys, and other daily utensils.

There are 2 types of Akebi vine work produced in northern Nagano Pref.
The one is “Brown Akebi vine”, just as they are in nature.

The other is “Gray Akebi vine”,
which is soaked in hot spring water for about a week,
then soaked in a river for about a month to ferment, the outer skin is then peeled off.

For both types of vines, only high-quality materials are carefully selected,
and they continue to produce baskets in a variety of shapes using advanced weaving techniques.


							



This is a handbag woven with Akebi vine in brown color.
On this page you will find two sizes: Medium and Large. 








This woven technique is called “Matsuba” weaving because it looks like the needles of a Japanese pine tree(=”Matsuba” in Japanese).






Viewed from above, the rim section is triple-layered, showing that it is a solid rim roll.


The connection between the rim and the handle. Two rings are fastened together like a chain.








This is medium size.




The width is the same, but it is a little shallower than the large size.




This is large size.


It is just large enough to hold an A4 file.








Akebi vines have retained their original texture as they grew wild in the mountains.
The natural gradation of colors and soothing hues will never get old no matter how much you look at them.
They make us feel calm and relaxed.




It is a neatly shaped, oblong handbag.
For work meetings, going out to see a movie or a museum, and many other occasions.
It will surely accompany you as your daily handbag for many years to come.




–Akebi vine work in northern Nagano Prefecture–


More than 300 years ago, people in Nagano Pref. have made baskets, toys, and other daily utensils.


There are 2 types of Akebi vine work produced in northern Nagano Pref.
The one is “Brown Akebi vine”, just as they are in nature.


The other is “Gray Akebi vine”, 
which is soaked in hot spring water for about a week, 
then soaked in a river for about a month to ferment, the outer skin is then peeled off.


For both types of vines, only high-quality materials are carefully selected, 
and they continue to produce baskets in a variety of shapes using advanced weaving techniques.