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Waxed Canvas Tote | S

$155.00
HANDMADE IN JAPAN

A waxed canvas tote based on the timeless concept and efficient design of the classic brown paper bag. 

Color: Coffee

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Story

Born out of a process of studying sculptural materials while attending Tama Art University, artist Kazumi Takigawa endeavoured to elevate the everyday with the creation of these durable and versatile bags. 

Each bag is crafted from durable cotton in a canvas weave, and dyed with organic and natural dyes including coffee, tea, alum mordant, oolong, and iron mordant. The process is completed when each bag is treated with beeswax to give them their unique finish.

Details
  • MEASUREMENTS: 12"(w) x 10.5"(h) x 5"(d) / 30.5cm x 26.7cm x 12.7cm
  • MATERIALS: 100% Waxed Cotton with Natural Dyes
  • COLOUR: Oolong, Coffee, Cotton, Iron
  • ORIGIN: Japan
Product Care

Do not submerge in water, machine wash or tumble dry. To clean, wipe solid areas lightly with a damp cloth and air dry.

Each bag is finished with a waxed treatment, which will soften and fade slightly over time. To stiffen the bag again, and to remove the appearance of fine lines, simply iron lightly or warm the bag with a hairdryer and allow to cool. Do not store bags near heat sources or in direct sunlight.

MEET THE ARTISAN

Japan

Kazumi Takigawa

Kazumi Takigawa is a Tokyo based artist who reproduces archetypal paper bag shapes using waxed canvas.

Born out of a process of studying sculptural materials while attending Tama Art University, Kazumi endeavored to elevate the everyday with the creation of these durable and versatile bags.
Each bag is crafted from durable cotton in a canvas weave, and dyed with organic and natural dyes including coffee, tea, alum mordant, oolong, and an iron mordant.

Takigawa’s main medium is sculpture, but she also works in textile manipulation and design.

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