Handmade Randoseru by Japanese craftsmen

The various processes involved in making Randoseru are performed one by one by hand. We are particular about "made in Japan from scratch," with even the small parts manufactured in Japan. Among these, the ones that are made by hand-stitching, which requires skill, are durable from the beginning. Hand-stitching is done using thick and durable thread, especially at the base of the belt where stress is applied. The leather and thread are tightened by the hands of craftsmen, making it extremely durable. There are many manufacturers that make school bags, but Murase Kagyo is uniquely committed to inheriting the skills of craftsmen and improving them even better.

Professional leather cleaning before hand sewing

Kawasuki(皮漉き) is an essential process in making leather bags. The thicker the leather, the stronger it will be, but an incorrect thickness can cause unnecessary weight or hardness that cannot be processed. This is a process that takes advantage of the skills and experience of craftsmen who feel the condition of each piece of leather, which varies in softness and surface condition, by hand and fine-tune the leather to the appropriate thickness. Even though it is a single part, it is made into a leather bag by adding angles, grooves, and sometimes sanding in three places.

Premium leather materials

We assess the characteristics of the leather, which differs in thickness and hardness, and decide which part of the leather bag it will be used on. We then carry out shaping, eather cutting, hand sewing and other processes to give the leather bag its shape. We did not process the parts to make them any thinner than necessary, but instead took advantage of the firm tension inherent in the leather to create the leather bag. All materials are easy to clean and there is no need to use troublesome leather creams. We also take the raw hides from cows and horses for food, making them environmentally friendly.

Top skill "kizami"

The corners of the bottom, which tend to collide with the ground or walls and need to be strong, are made durable by gathering the fabric around the corners using a technique called "kizami". There are no notches on the opposite side of the back, and the fabric is taut and beautiful. Since more folds are concentrated on one side, a high level of skill is required.

Precision crafted Randoseru

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