At first glance, it’s clear: this isn’t just a bag. There’s a quiet tension in the texture, a paper-like crispness that feels both modern and rooted in centuries of tradition. Crafted from thick washi (Japanese paper) yarn twisted with ultra-fine "Miyako" cotton thread, this textile is as much about the invisible as it is about the tactile.
Washi, a living material, reacts—sometimes rebelliously—to humidity and temperature. It resists standardization. To tame it, the artisans vacuum-sealed the yarns, stabilizing their condition before doubling them into two-ply threads for knitting. The result is a fabric that speaks softly, but with conviction.
The black variant, pre-dyed, holds a taut sharpness. The beige, in contrast, is slightly more relaxed, airy in tone and feel. Each carries its own character, even in size.
The form? Inspired by the delicate texture of twigs, it mimics a woven basket—sculptural yet functional. The handle is a standout: hand-knit in the shape of a kagikakko (Japanese quotation mark), this season’s theme. A nod to language, structure, and the beauty of subtle symbols.
Washi, on its own, cannot be knitted. This bag exists only because of a delicate pairing with fine cotton thread—a feat of textile alchemy. It is not a naturalist’s accessory. It is not rustic. This is something else entirely: an object of quiet luxury, precision, and poise.
A piece that doesn’t shout to be seen—but lingers in the mind long after it's gone.
