Deer Leather Pouch
Hand-dyed Deer Leather Drawstring Pouch / W 20cm x D 13.5cm x H 23.5cm ( strap 40cm)
The wild deer leather, culled as a pest control measure, is vegetable-tanned, dyed with walnut, and then treated with iron to bring out a black color. Kazunaga Ota, the maker, deliberately uses the leather without avoiding any scars or imperfections, embracing them as part of its character. Each piece has a unique appearance, with color variations and even scratches contributing to its atmosphere.
The shoulder strap is hand-braided using 6 hemp cords. Initially curled, it straightens out over time. There is one zippered pocket inside.
*When the leather is new and stiff it is hard to fully tighten the drawstring. The will become easier as the leather softens with usage.
Kazunaga Ota
Kazunaga Ota worked at a bag manufacturing company before beginning his artistic endeavors in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture in 2011. Four years later in 2015, he relocated to a community within the same city that was richer in natural surroundings. It was then that Ota took up the practice of plant dyeing. He uses the hides of deer and wild boar culled as pest control in the area. On these hides, he dyes intricate patterns using the very plants and flowers that flourish in the mountains around him. The creator hopes to share some of the joys of this mountain living lifestyle through his work imbued with the local flora and fauna.
- Dimensions: W 20cm x D 13.5cm x H 23.5cm
- Weight: 254g
- Material: Leather
- Product No: KO-20
- Made in Japan
