Library Bag

Artist: Kazumi Takigawa
12,000 yen ($79.31 USD)
Out of Stock

Grey Library Bag / w25 cm x h35cm (handle 7cm)

Kazumi Takigawa's original line of hand-dyed and waxed canvas bags took their inspiration from the plain brown paper bag. Wanting to mimic the look of ordinary brown paper bag while creating something re-usable and long lasting, Takigawa-san's experiments led her to a process that includes a traditional dyeing technique using tea and coffee as dyes, and finishing each bag with a wax treatment that stiffens the canvas. She has expanded the line up to include these grey toned bags dyed with oolong tea and iron.

*The tone of the hand-dyed bags will vary from batch to batch.
*The dyes are not completely colorfast and the color will fade to a softer light tone over time.
*Some areas on the bag may have wax that is visible. The wax can be removed by applying heat to the area with a blow dryer.
*White lines and crease marks will appear by bending or scratching the bag in daily use. The lines can be removed by applying heat to the area with a blow dryer.

Kazumi Takigawa
Born in 1986.
Graduated from Tama Art University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture.
Began production of the Waxed Canvas Funagata Bags in 2012.

    PRODUCT DETAILS

  • Dimensions: W 25cm x D 18cm x H 35cm (incl handle 42cm)
  • Weight: 320g
  • Material: Canvas (dyed and waxed)
  • Product No: S-52-5-B
  • Made in Japan

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