2-Way Tochigi Leather Apple Drawstring Pouch with Flower Accent - 'Pomme' - Vermilion Red

【Apple-Shaped Drawstring Pouch】 This is an apple-shaped pouch made from Tochigi leather, featuring a flower accent. It's perfect for holding a smartphone, coins, a handkerchief, and other small essentials. Inspired by the lustrous sheen and vibrant color of Tochigi leather, which beautifully mimics the surface of an apple, this bag was designed to capture that essence. It can be used as a stylish alternative to a traditional drawstring bag when wearing a yukata or kimono, and is also recommended for those seeking a unique party bag. This pouch comes with an adjustable leather strap, allowing it to be worn as a handbag or a shoulder pouch. 【Personalize with Embossed Text】 We offer custom embossing of names or messages on the handle, as shown in the image. □ Size: Main body diameter approx. 20cm, Handle length (laid flat) 20cm, Flower approx. 7cm, Included leather strap 90-125cm adjustable □ Material: Tochigi Leather □ Color: Vermilion Red 【A Note on Choosing Genuine Leather Products】 Did you know that there are significant differences in the properties and prices of "genuine leather" products? In fact, even when labeled as "genuine leather," prices can vary widely. While differences in design and manufacturing processes contribute to this, the cost of the leather material itself can differ by more than tenfold for the same type of genuine leather. Let us explain why such variations occur. There are two primary tanning methods for leather: "chrome tanning" and "vegetable tanning." Currently, the majority of leather circulating in the market is chrome-tanned, using chemical agents. Chrome-tanned leather has the advantages of a relatively uniform surface finish, flexibility, and heat resistance. It can also be produced in large quantities in a short time, making it cost-effective. However, on the flip side, it exhibits less of the "aging process" that is a key appeal of genuine leather. Scratches and stains from use will remain as they are, appearing as deterioration rather than a change. In other words, [chrome-tanned leather is a material suited for mass production, and it is at its most beautiful when it is finished]. On the other hand, leather tanned using plant-based tannins is called "nume leather." Nume leather tanning is an ancient method. It retains the natural texture of the raw hide, and its surface is more susceptible to natural scratches and vein marks, with varying degrees of softness depending on the part. It takes a long time to produce, making it more expensive and less stable as a material. However, it allows you to enjoy the "aging process," such as the development of a lustrous sheen and deepening color over time. [Nume leather is made using an age-old method that requires time and cost, and it is not perfect when you first hold it, but rather a leather that grows more cherished over a long period]. Isn't it true that what you seek in a leather material is something that can "accompany you for a long time"? "If you're going to own a leather product, we want you to choose leather that allows you to appreciate its changes as you use it over time." With this philosophy in mind, KALEIDOSCOPE's creations focus exclusively on "nume leather." 【Attention to Detail: Zippers】 We use YKK zippers, made in Japan. While we are drawn to the stylish appeal of foreign zippers, in terms of "smoothness, resistance to malfunction, and durability," Japanese zippers are truly exceptional. 【Commitment to Craftsmanship】 *As much by hand as possible. Even among handmade leather products, the methods of creation vary. At KALEIDOSCOPE, we are committed to crafting our pieces with "extreme care in hand-cutting using our own sharpened leather knives," from pattern making to leather cutting.