Retro Floral Embroidery Body Bag

This is a retro floral embroidery featuring striking flowers stitched in a polka dot patchwork. The black and beige color scheme creates a chic bag with an adult-cute appeal. 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. ◎ Different embroidery is stitched on both sides of the bag. Each piece has a unique expression, as it is stitched by skilled artisan Hun using a shuttle embroidery machine. ◎ The hardware is unified in an antique gold color, giving it a nostalgic and gentle impression. ◎ The bag opens and closes with a YKK zipper. ◎ High-quality black cowhide leather is used. ◎ The outer fabric of the bag is beige and black polyester. ◎ The lining of the bag is a navy polka dot pattern. It features one zippered pocket inside. ◎ A 9.7-inch iPad fits just barely. ◎ The body mannequin is a size S. ◎ The photos show the bag for right-handed use. ■ Size: 27cm (Width) 42cm (Body) ■ Weight: 350g ■ Product Number: 9E67A87L1 * As the products are handmade, there may be individual differences. This is especially true for items with darts and gathers, where measurements may vary by several centimeters depending on how they are taken. Therefore, please consider the size holistically, 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 / Beige Fabric》 Type This item will be shipped from Vietnam via standard mail. Tracking is available. Made by a Japanese resident in Vietnam. https://youtu.be/To9853__kGY The Fading Art of 《Shuttle Embroidery》 Most of Pangandaran's embroidery is done using 《shuttle embroidery》. We are often asked how 《shuttle embroidery》 differs from regular machine embroidery. Standard machine embroidery reads an embroidery pattern and stitches it automatically, resulting in uniform, identical designs. In contrast, 《shuttle embroidery》 is a craft where the artisan manually moves the fabric to create the design. Because it is made by hand, each piece has a unique character. No two embroidered designs are exactly alike, and the finished embroidery has a texture that resembles hand embroidery. It's an incredible craftsmanship that involves transferring the sketch to the fabric and stitching while referring to the original design, coordinating with the up-and-down movement of the sewing machine needle. Currently, there are only about 400 people in Vietnam who can perform shuttle embroidery. Of those, only about 50 work professionally. Furthermore, only 30 have passed the highest embroidery certification level, Level 4. Among them, only 10 can execute Pangandaran's intricate designs. However, being skilled alone isn't enough; embroidery requires a sense of style. Even a slight nuance can significantly alter the impression. Therefore, 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. 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 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 these days. With 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 system does not actively protect these crafts. As a result, Vietnam's shuttle embroidery is facing a precarious future, potentially disappearing within the next decade or so. In this video, we had the privilege of having the skilled artisan Hun create the "Sudden Rain Embroidery." Please witness the beautiful embroidery brought to life with his assured technique.