NORA BAG~type postman~japan old indigo hemp

This bag was created using indigo-dyed old Japanese linen cloth, with the design source being a bag used by postal workers.

The fabric is woven from thick linen thread called Nanbu hemp, which was unraveled and used as futons at the time. It dates from the Meiji to Taisho eras, and considering that even the sewing thread was made of hemp thread, it may be a slightly older cloth.

Because cotton could not be grown in the Tohoku region, hemp (hemp) cloth was widely distributed. The definition of Nanbu hemp is not certain, but it refers to linen cloth made from thick hemp thread found in Iwate Prefecture. I've also heard that there were many striped fabrics, so this may be a typical fabric that was widely distributed at the time.

It has a unique texture with the swaying movement that only hemp can provide, and the fabric woven with thick threads has a heavy feel, and the texture that feels like it's falling under the weight of the fabric is something special.

Compared to today's prosperous times, people were poor and that was all they had, and the world was completely different from what was expected. I feel it.

The inner fabric is also made from old hemp indigo-dyed cloth, just like the outer fabric.

The flap buttons are French antique papier mache buttons made by compressing paper and hardening it with glue. The small pocket button that attaches when the flap is opened is a metal button, and the inside pocket is a metal button.

The buttonholes and button closures are hand-sewn to match the feel of the old fabric. I think you can feel something like warmth that cannot be produced by a machine.

The shoulder belt is designed to be fastened by passing it through a hole and tying it. You can adjust it to your desired length by tying the knot.

Japanese old cloth tends to have a strong image of Japanese clothing, but when you look at the fabric without being bound by that stereotype, you realize that Japanese fabric is a quality fabric that can be proud of to the world and is made by people.

Why not try incorporating good old things into your daily life that are not found in modern times?

*This work was sewn using an old treadle sewing machine. You might not be able to tell at first glance, but we hope you enjoy the loose seams that are produced by hand rather than electric power.

Size: Width: approx. 45cm Height: approx. 36cm Gusset width: 8cm Shoulder width: 5.5cm Shoulder length (lengthened): 90cm

Front small pocket opening size: 7.5cm

Inner pocket opening size: 11cm

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