Bumbag - Koi carps & Pearl grey

US$130.00
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Mikan original bumbag, light, sturdy & water-resistant.

It is made using recent Nishijin-ori textile production ( you ca read more about it below).

The motif features red and black koi carps with waves curles surrounding them

Materials

  • Front : Nishijin-ori jacquard polyester & lamé

  • Back : resistant 3D mesh polyester & nylon mix

  • Silver zipper

  • Adjustable nylon strap

Details

  • height: 19 cm in the centre front

  • width: 18 cm at the bottom 29 cm at the largest

  • depth: up to 15 cm

  • 2 front compartments

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Mikan original bumbag, light, sturdy & water-resistant.

It is made using recent Nishijin-ori textile production ( you ca read more about it below).

The motif features red and black koi carps with waves curles surrounding them

Materials

  • Front : Nishijin-ori jacquard polyester & lamé

  • Back : resistant 3D mesh polyester & nylon mix

  • Silver zipper

  • Adjustable nylon strap

Details

  • height: 19 cm in the centre front

  • width: 18 cm at the bottom 29 cm at the largest

  • depth: up to 15 cm

  • 2 front compartments

Mikan original bumbag, light, sturdy & water-resistant.

It is made using recent Nishijin-ori textile production ( you ca read more about it below).

The motif features red and black koi carps with waves curles surrounding them

Materials

  • Front : Nishijin-ori jacquard polyester & lamé

  • Back : resistant 3D mesh polyester & nylon mix

  • Silver zipper

  • Adjustable nylon strap

Details

  • height: 19 cm in the centre front

  • width: 18 cm at the bottom 29 cm at the largest

  • depth: up to 15 cm

  • 2 front compartments


Traditional contemporary fabrics of Nishijin


In the famous weaving district of Nishijin, Kyoto’s textile artisans have been able to preserve their precious know-how over the centuries, passing them on through generations of skillfully trained makers. From their early development 1200 years ago, until today, the ‘Nishijin-ori’ have been considered among the most gorgeous of all Japanese textiles. They are well-known for their highly decorative patterns and their finely woven designs and featuring lamé threads. But their high production cost and fewer people wearing the traditional costume has caused a lot of these businesses to disappear. 

Some of the remaining craftsmen have developed an interesting range of contemporary Nishijin-ori designs. These fabrics are woven with techniques that are faithful to tradition, and they feature classical motifs which allow us to time travel to different periods of history.

To me, they appear as textile postcards of beautiful Kyoto city, patiently waiting for her visitors to come back.

This bag is part of a limited series of Mikan bags featuring the contemporary treasures of Nishijin.