Cyanotype leather purse handmade in a workshop in Kamakura | Handmade at Handiworks in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture | Blog

This long purse is made from leather dyed in-house using our original cyanotype (sunlight photography) technique.

This time, we tried something new by using leather laminated with a type of Japanese paper called "Awa Washi" on the back.
While regular leather is soft to the touch, this leather has a firm, taut texture. This is difficult to understand unless you actually see it in the store, but this is a recommended item for those who prefer something that will not lose its shape even after long use. It also has a crisp, mature feel.

There is a pocket inside for small items such as cards and keys. The main bill compartment is divided into two sections, so you can use one side for different bills or currencies, and the other side for receipts.

Cyanotype is a type of sunlight photography, where an object is placed on genuine leather coated with a photosensitive agent, exposed to sunlight, and the silhouette is transferred onto the leather. This one captures maple leaves and ginkgo leaves. It's still a little early for this motif, but I think it would be fun to get your hands on one ahead of the season and wait for autumn.

Due to the characteristics of the cyanotype technique, each piece is unique. Please come to our store and take a look at it.