Hummingbird Embroidery Body Bag

● Hummingbird Embroidery Body Bag Botanical embroidery featuring lily of the valley, roses, strawberries, and violets. The combination of purple, gray, and indigo blue is elegantly accented with black leather. This perfectly sized bag can be worn on the front or back, and its three-dimensional construction conforms comfortably to your body. The strap length can be adjusted in two places, making it suitable for both men and women. ◎ The bag features different embroidery on each side. Each piece has a unique expression, meticulously hand-stitched by skilled artisan Hun using a shuttle embroidery machine. ◎ The hardware is unified in an antique gold finish, creating a nostalgic and gentle impression. ◎ The bag is equipped with a YKK zipper for smooth opening and closing. ◎ Crafted from high-quality black cowhide leather. ◎ The exterior of the bag combines gray polyester fabric with denim. ◎ The interior lining is a charming purple polka dot pattern. It includes one zippered pocket. ◎ A 9.7-inch iPad fits snugly inside. ◎ The body mannequin is a size S. ◎ The photo shows the bag for right-handed use. ■ Size: 27cm (Width) x 42cm (Body) ■ Weight: 350g ■ Product Number: 9E65pA128L1 * Please note that as the products are handmade, there may be individual differences. This is especially true for items with darts and gathers, where measurements can vary by a few centimeters. Therefore, please consider the size holistically, including the photos. Also, please be aware that photos often make the product appear larger when it is positioned in front of the mannequin. 《Black Leather & Denim Type》 This item will be shipped from Vietnam via standard mail with tracking. Handmade by a Japanese resident in Vietnam. https://youtu.be/To9853__kGY The Fading Art of 《Shuttle Embroidery》 Most of Pangandaran's embroidery is created using a 《shuttle embroidery machine》. We are often asked about the difference between shuttle embroidery and regular machine embroidery. Standard machine embroidery is automated; the machine reads the design and stitches it automatically, resulting in perfectly uniform and identical pieces. In contrast, 《shuttle embroidery》 is a craft where the artisan manually moves the fabric while stitching the design. Because it is made by human hands, each piece possesses a unique character. No two embroidered designs are exactly alike, and the finished embroidery has a texture that resembles hand embroidery. The process involves transferring the sketch to the fabric and stitching while referring to the original artwork, coordinating the up and down movement of the needle – a remarkable skill that is impressive even to imagine. Currently, there are fewer than 400 people in Vietnam who can perform shuttle embroidery. Of these, only about 50 work professionally. Furthermore, only 30 have passed the highest embroidery certification level, Level 4. Among them, merely 10 can execute the intricate designs of Pangandaran, which are considered particularly challenging. However, mere skill is not enough; embroidery requires a certain flair. A subtle nuance can significantly alter the overall impression. For this reason, we entrust our work to Hun, who possesses the highest level of skill at Pangandaran. Hun is currently 46 years old and has been in this field for 31 years, having started at the age of 15. Moreover, he has an exceptional sense for design. We place our complete trust in him. With Vietnam's economic development, traditional crafts, like those in other countries, face a challenging environment. Since 2000, the number of individuals capable of shuttle embroidery has been rapidly declining. While there were once schools dedicated to this art, skilled artisans now train apprentices. Hun has trained four individuals so far, but he notes that there are no young people capable of this craft today. Due to rapid economic growth, manual crafts are being left behind, and the number of artisans is expected to decrease further. This trend is accelerating faster than in Japan, and the national system offers little protection. Consequently, Vietnam's shuttle embroidery is on the verge of disappearing within the next decade or so. In this video, we had the privilege of watching the skilled artisan Hun create the "Sudden Rain Embroidery." Please witness the beautiful embroidery brought to life with his assured technique.