Forest Melody Embroidery A4 Tote

● Forest Melody Embroidery A4 Tote Bag with Lid On a navy base, birds, pomegranates, and flowers are crafted with black lace appliqué. The delicate charm of the eyelet lace beautifully complements the embroidery. We've finally created our quintessential A4 tote bag. Made with waterproof nylon, it features ample pockets. The inner pocket, which doubles as a lid, offers versatile and convenient use. ◎ Embroidery adorns the front of the bag and its pockets. Each piece possesses a unique character, meticulously stitched by skilled artisan Hun using a shuttle embroidery machine. ◎ The base is reinforced with urethane material, providing protection against impact and weight. ◎ A convenient pocket on the back, perfect for a smartphone, is included. It measures 18cm in height. ◎ D-rings are attached to both sides, allowing for the addition of a separately sold shoulder strap. ◎ Inside, you'll find three open compartments and a zippered pocket that doubles as a lid. Keys and other essentials can be attached to the snap hook with a cord. Elastic straps along the sides securely hold water bottles or umbrellas upright. ◎ The interior is lined with blue nylon fabric. ◎ Waterproof nylon is used for all areas except the front and pocket embroidery sections. *This is because the waterproof coating on the back of the nylon makes it difficult to embroider due to its non-stretch properties. ■ Size: 25cm (Height) x 38cm (Width) x 15cm (Depth) ■ Weight: 398g *As the products are handmade, there may be individual differences. Particularly for items with darts or gathers, measurements may vary by a few centimeters depending on how they are taken. Therefore, please consider the size holistically, including the photographs. Also, please note that items may appear larger when photographed in front of a person. 《Navy Nylon Fabric》 Type ◎ This item will be shipped from Vietnam via standard mail with tracking. Created by a Japanese resident in Vietnam. https://youtu.be/To9853__kGY The Fading Art of 《Shuttle Embroidery》 Most of the embroidery on Pangandaran bags is done using 《shuttle embroidery》. We are often asked, "How is shuttle embroidery different from regular machine embroidery?" Standard machine embroidery reads an embroidery design, and the machine stitches it automatically, resulting in uniform, identical pieces. In contrast, 《shuttle embroidery》 is an artisan technique where the craftsperson manually moves the fabric to create the design. Because it's made by hand, each piece has its own unique character. No two embroidered designs are exactly alike, and the finished embroidery has a texture that resembles hand-stitching. It's an incredible craft that involves transferring a sketch onto the fabric and meticulously stitching while referring to the original artwork, coordinating with the up-and-down motion of the needle. Currently, there are only about 400 people in Vietnam who can perform shuttle embroidery. Among them, only about 50 can do it professionally. Furthermore, only 30 have passed the highest level (Level 4) of embroidery certification. Of these, a mere 10 can execute the intricate designs required by Pangandaran. However, being skilled isn't enough; embroidery requires a sense of artistry. Subtle nuances can significantly alter the overall impression. Therefore, at Pangandaran, we entrust our work to Mr. Hun, who possesses the highest level of skill. Hun is currently 46 years old but has been in this field for 31 years, having started at the age of 15. He also has a remarkable sense of design, and we place our complete trust in him. Due to recent economic development, traditional crafts in Vietnam, like elsewhere, face challenging circumstances. Since 2000, the number of people capable of shuttle embroidery has rapidly declined, and there are virtually no young people learning this skill today. With the number of artisans expected to decrease further, Vietnamese shuttle embroidery is on the verge of disappearing within the next decade or so. In the video, we had the privilege of having the master artisan Hun create an "Impromptu Rain Embroidery." Please witness the beautiful embroidery come to life through his assured technique.