Kudzu one-handle bag
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This bag is hand-woven in a village in northern Laos using thread made from kudzu vines. The off-white version is undyed, while the black version is dyed with mud. This is a rare one-handle bag.
In Laos, kudzu's water-resistant and durable properties have led to it being used to make tools that are deeply rooted in everyday life, such as nets for catching fish and bags for carrying luggage and building materials.
Kudzu is a plant with a strong life force that grows everywhere. Extracting the fibers from the vines and spinning them into thread is all done by hand, and takes a lot of time and effort, just like the kudzu plant. Women then knit the resulting thread one by one using knitting needles.
Unlike cotton, which is produced throughout Laos, kudzu handicrafts have been passed down from generation to generation only in a limited number of villages in the north. Today, this weaving technique is applied to the production of bags and clothing accessories. While the form has changed amid rapid development, the tradition is being passed down to the next generation.
| material | 100% vegetable fiber (kudzu) |
| Size (cm) | Body W38 x L25 x D20 |
| Country of Origin | Laos |
⚫︎As black ink is made using natural dyes, the color may fade.
Please be careful when using the product if it is wet due to rain or sweat, or if it is dry and rubbed against something.
If it gets wet, immediately wipe off the moisture and dry it in the shade or let it dry naturally.
⚫︎As this is a handmade item made from natural materials, there may be slight variations in size.
In addition, each piece has different shapes, colors, textures, and in some areas the thickness of the thread may differ.
Please be aware that this is due to the nature of the material.
⚫︎Due to the characteristics of the material, please be careful not to scratch the product due to snagging or friction.
⚫︎Please avoid using this bag to store extremely heavy or sharp objects.
⚫︎Store in a well-ventilated, low-humidity place away from direct sunlight.
⚫︎Cannot be washed.
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【Shipping Fee】
| 60 size | Size 80 | large items | |
| Hokkaido | 1,300 | 1,540 | 2,170 |
| Tohoku | 1,010 | 1,230 | 1,690 |
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| Hokuriku/Tokai | 710 | 940 | 1,400 |
| Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu | 620 | 850 | 1,320 |
| Okinawa | 960 | 1,220 | 1,710 |
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CREOLE
Textile designer Rie Yonezawa started CREOLE in 2013. Yonezawa plans and produces products together with artisans and ethnic women from Laos and neighboring countries.
Laos is experiencing rapid development, and while some handicrafts are disappearing, others are being passed down in a different form. In order to ensure that the precious handicrafts handed down from ancient times are preserved forever, we continue to build lasting relationships and make our products.
Both items, some of which are used daily in Laos, and some which Yonezawa created from scratch together with village women, have a primitive beauty that is born from the gentle rhythm of life.
