Hand bag “Plump” -close weave- S / Gray Akebi vine / Nagano-JPN 311247-1　長野県/むきあけび　手提げ　コロコロ


							



This is a handbag of Gray Akebi vine, the outer skin of which is peeled using hot spring or river water.






This basket is partly made of the whitish strips of the Gray Akebi vine, which are used to create a line pattern. ※There are individual differences and the line pattern may not be present.




The rim is double-layered and solid.


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


Thanks to this ring, the handle can move freely, making it easier to bear.




The handles connected by rings are easy to open and close.


The bottom portion continues in the same weaving as the sides. The strength is also perfect.




A long wallet, keys, cell phone, small pouch, and other valuables can be placed with room to spare.








The colors are calm and may be used for a variety of occasions, both Japanese and Western.




This material, which looks whitish in bright light,
shows various expressions depending on the weather and lighting conditions,
and can be said to have a profound color.
As it ages, the color slowly changes from gray to sepia.

It can be used for shopping, a walk, going to the theater, dining out, and so on.
Small and cute, it is something you will want to carry with you every day.




–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 of Gray Akebi vine, the outer skin of which is peeled using hot spring or river water.

This basket is partly made of the whitish strips of the Gray Akebi vine, which are used to create a line pattern. ※There are individual differences and the line pattern may not be present.
The rim is double-layered and solid.
The connection between the rim and the handle. Two rings are fastened together like a chain.
Thanks to this ring, the handle can move freely, making it easier to bear.
The handles connected by rings are easy to open and close.
The bottom portion continues in the same weaving as the sides. The strength is also perfect.
A long wallet, keys, cell phone, small pouch, and other valuables can be placed with room to spare.

The colors are calm and may be used for a variety of occasions, both Japanese and Western.

This material, which looks whitish in bright light,
shows various expressions depending on the weather and lighting conditions,
and can be said to have a profound color.
As it ages, the color slowly changes from gray to sepia.

It can be used for shopping, a walk, going to the theater, dining out, and so on.
Small and cute, it is something you will want to carry with you every day.

–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 of Gray Akebi vine, the outer skin of which is peeled using hot spring or river water.






This basket is partly made of the whitish strips of the Gray Akebi vine, which are used to create a line pattern. ※There are individual differences and the line pattern may not be present.




The rim is double-layered and solid.


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


Thanks to this ring, the handle can move freely, making it easier to bear.




The handles connected by rings are easy to open and close.


The bottom portion continues in the same weaving as the sides. The strength is also perfect.




A long wallet, keys, cell phone, small pouch, and other valuables can be placed with room to spare.








The colors are calm and may be used for a variety of occasions, both Japanese and Western.




This material, which looks whitish in bright light,
shows various expressions depending on the weather and lighting conditions,
and can be said to have a profound color.
As it ages, the color slowly changes from gray to sepia.

It can be used for shopping, a walk, going to the theater, dining out, and so on.
Small and cute, it is something you will want to carry with you every day.




–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.