The moment when tradition took shape.

At a glance

It turns out it's not just a bag.

When I got it

The first thing you'll notice is how light it feels like air.

And a unique, taut texture.

This black and beige fabric

In fact, it is made by combining two "ultra-thin cotton threads" with "thick washi threads."

Something twisted together.

Speaking of washi paper, it is easy to tear.

You may get the impression that it is difficult to process.

That is merely a preconceived notion.

Washi thread is so delicate that

Affected by slight changes in humidity and temperature

Truly a "living material."

Dealing with that instability

The technique used by the craftsman to weave

It's a vacuum packed string.

Containing breath and maintaining a constant state

By twisting two cotton threads together and knitting them together

Finally, a fabric with this delicate appearance has been created.

Black is pre-dyed.

The dye penetrates to the core

The thread tightens

It creates a taut texture.

Beige is softer

It has a texture that seems to be filled with air.

The size is slightly different

Each one has its own unique personality.

The shape is deliberately designed to resemble a basket.

Twig-like texture

A hint at that idea.

The handle is based on this season's theme, "key brackets."

The motif is symbols that connect sentences and define meanings.

Each bracket-shaped piece is hand-woven by a craftsman.

Although it is a tool

The presence of the sculpture is also not to be missed.

oira / Wash knit bag

This material is difficult to weave using washi paper alone.

This bag was made from extremely fine cotton thread and twisted yarn.

It can be said to be a work of art.

Made from linen and natural grass

It's also different from natural items.

The atmosphere there is one of elegance and tranquility.

Without talking too much

The solid texture and presence weave a story.

Washi paper becomes fabric

Please pick up a copy and experience this miraculous moment for yourself.

When Washi Breathes.

A Bag Born from Patience and Precision.

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.