Floral Embroidery Body Bag

Our popular floral embroidery is now available in a casual style with denim and blue-grey canvas. This versatile combination is perfect for year-round use. 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 also be adjusted in two places, making it suitable for anyone. ◎The bag features different embroidery on each side. Each piece has a unique expression, meticulously hand-embroidered by skilled artisan Hun using a freehand embroidery machine. ◎The antique gold hardware is unified, creating a nostalgic and gentle impression. ◎The bag closure uses a YKK zipper. ◎High-quality black cowhide leather is used. ◎The exterior of the bag is made from denim and blue-grey canvas. ◎The interior lining is a navy fabric with a polka dot pattern. It includes one zippered pocket. ◎A 9.7-inch iPad fits snugly inside. ◎The body mannequin is a size S. ◎The photos show the right-handed version. ■Size: 27cm (Width) x 42cm (Body) ■Weight: 350g ■Product Number: 9E54A129L1 *As each item is handmade, there may be individual differences. This is especially true for items with darts or gathers, where measurements can vary by several centimeters. Therefore, please consider the overall appearance when judging the size, including the photos. Also, please note that photos often make the product appear larger when it is positioned in front of the mannequin. 《Black Leather & Canvas Type》 This product will be shipped from Vietnam via standard mail with tracking. Made by a Japanese resident in Vietnam. https://youtu.be/To9853__kGY The Fading Art of 《Freehand Embroidery》 Most of the embroidery at Pangandaran is done using 《freehand embroidery》. We are often asked, "How is freehand embroidery different from regular machine embroidery?" Standard machine embroidery reads an embroidery pattern and stitches it automatically, resulting in perfectly uniform and identical designs. In contrast, 《freehand embroidery》 is a craft where the artisan manually moves the fabric while stitching the design. Because it's made by human hands, each piece has its own unique character. No two embroidered pieces are exactly alike, and the finished embroidery has a texture that resembles hand embroidery. It's an incredible artisan skill that involves transferring an outline to the fabric and stitching while referring to the original artwork, coordinating with the up-and-down motion of the sewing machine needle – just imagining it is impressive. Currently, there are only about 400 people in Vietnam who can perform freehand embroidery. Among them, only about 50 work professionally. Furthermore, only 30 have passed the highest embroidery certification level, Level 4. Of these, only 10 can execute the intricate Pangandaran embroidery, which is known for its difficulty. However, being skilled isn't enough; embroidery requires a sense of style. Even a slight nuance can significantly alter the overall impression. For this reason, at Pangandaran, we entrust our work to Hun, who possesses the highest level of skill. Hun is currently 46 years old but has been embroidering since the age of 15, making him a veteran of 31 years in this field. Moreover, he has a truly exceptional sense of style. We place our complete trust in him. With recent economic development, Vietnam, like many other countries, faces challenges in preserving traditional crafts. Since 2000, the number of people capable of freehand embroidery has been rapidly declining. While there used to be schools, now skilled artisans teach apprentices. Hun has trained four people so far, but he notes that there are no young people capable of this craft nowadays. Due to rapid economic growth, manual labor is being left behind, and the number of artisans is expected to decrease further. This trend is accelerating faster than in Japan, and the national systems do not actively protect these crafts. As a result, Vietnam's freehand embroidery is on the verge of disappearing within the next decade or so. In this video, we had the esteemed artisan Hun create the 'Sudden Rain Embroidery'. Please witness the beautiful embroidery brought to life with his assured technique.