A reversible bag woven with African colors to brighten up your everyday life
A piece for adults that combines timeless beauty with social significance. A new story woven from ethical choices.
Bring a touch of Africa into your everyday wardrobe.
Traditional African Ankara fabrics are sold in Makoko, a floating community in Nigeria. Their vibrant colors and bold patterns bring a breath of fresh air to our monotonous daily lives.
Through direct trade with the residents of Makoko, these bags contribute to sustainable self-reliance and have value beyond being fashion items.
A sophisticated design that can be used in a variety of situations
Its practical form easily fits A4 size documents and is useful in a variety of situations in daily life.
Wear the African print side on the outside for shopping or casual outings, and the high-quality synthetic leather side on the outside for business or formal occasions.
It's a truly wise choice that adapts to your lifestyle and changes its look to suit the occasion.
Uncompromising commitment to quality
Japan's finest synthetic leather
The reversible lining is made of the highest quality special material from a domestic manufacturer.
Incredibly light and incredibly durable.
Tear strength: 20N or more (more than twice the general standard)
Tensile strength: 350N or more (175% of the general standard)
Rub fastness: Grade 3-4 or higher (general standard)
The robust materials have been selected with daily use in mind, allowing you to enjoy it for a long time.
Craftsmanship shines through in Tokyo
Special techniques such as gussets and seams are used to sew the sides and bottom to maximize durability.
These products are the result of the craftsmanship of NK Co., Ltd.*, a long-established manufacturing company in Tokyo that enjoys tremendous support from numerous companies.
*NK Corporation is a bag manufacturing company that has been in business for over 20 years, has obtained the global standard B-CORP certification, respects biodiversity, and is a long-established manufacturer of high-quality, highly reliable products with a defect rate of 0.01%.
Leather handle that changes over time
The high-quality leather handle will develop a unique character the more you use it, becoming a unique piece that is yours alone.
The discreetly placed embossed brand tag creates a sophisticated sense of ownership.
Product Features
material
- Outer: 100% cotton (Ankara fabric)
- Lining: 80% polyester (approximately 50% recycled microfiber, approximately 30% scrim reinforcement), 20% polyurethane
- Handle: Genuine leather
size
- Width: approx. 21cm
- Gusset: approx. 15cm
- Height: Approx. 37cm
- Handle length: approx. 57cm
Production area
Tokyo
*As this is a one-of-a-kind design, we are unsure whether it will be reproduced once sold out. *Other designs are also available.
Makoko area of Lagos, Nigeria
Sustainable choices create connections with the world
Makoko, a floating village in Lagos, Nigeria
Tens of thousands of people live in extreme conditions, without running water.
Residents are forced to live near polluted waters, exposing children in particular to serious health problems and continuing to face difficulties even in accessing clean drinking water.
Many people are still in a precarious position and live each day not knowing when they will lose their homes.
In this environment, local adults run a handmade school.
Efforts to make a living through traditional fishing and handicraft production.
This demonstrates our commitment to protecting educational opportunities for the future of our children.
This product is a new challenge for us that began with an encounter between Makoko's African fabric and the brand creator. It is a project that promotes self-reliance in impoverished areas by dealing directly with Makoko and donating 5% of sales to the African support organization A-GOAL.
Your purchases contribute to "solid support for a brighter tomorrow for the world."
A new step towards a more valuable life
Going beyond mere consumption, we cater to the lifestyles of adults who pursue true luxury.
It is a special encounter that adds color to everyday life and brings smiles to people's faces somewhere in the world.