[haru nomura] Teiban Tote (Medium)

Please kindly note that each bag features unique color variations on the straps and interior pocket. These differences are part of the beauty of its handmade nature, influenced by the colors available in each production batch and season. As a result, we are not able to accommodate requests for specific color combinations. We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoy each piece's individuality.

A delightfully spacious, airy tote infused with the beautiful botanicals of Kyoto. This medium-size Teiban tote (meaning "Everyday tote" in Japanese) is an ideal companion for daily adventures, with plenty of room for your essentials and comfortable straps that stay securely on your shoulders even when carrying a fuller load. Inside, a vibrant pocket keeps smaller belongings organized and close at hand. A special tag is sewn on every piece, recording the date, temperature, humidity, and plant dye used, celebrating the beauty of the exact moment it was made. Each bag is truly one of a kind, with natural variations in color and texture that make it uniquely yours. As it accompanies you through everyday moments and new adventures, we hope you enjoy watching it soften, evolve, and develop a stunning patina over time!

For bigger adventures, find size LARGE HERE!

Details: 

- Materials: Canvas, metal snap closure
Please be advised that the actual colors can vary slightly depending on your screen.

- Dimensions: (This tote can comfortably store A4-size notebooks and smaller)
Bag Body: 30 cm H x 30 cm W x 8 cm D
Handle drop: Approx. 50 cm
Strap thickness: 8cm
(Due to the handmade nature of the bag, the exact dimensions will slightly vary by piece). 

❖ Precautions:

Please note that when the bag is new, plant dye may transfer from both the inside and outside of the bag, including onto lighter-colored clothing, nude/natural-colored leather artifacts, and items placed inside the bag.

❖ Maintenance and care:

To clean minor stains, lightly dab with a damp cloth. For stubborn stains that require deep cleaning, hand-wash separately in cold or lukewarm water. Please keep in mind that washing may change its color and appearance. When your bag is not in use, allow it to rest in a well-ventilated space, away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity. 

❖ Plant Dye reference:
Purple: Logwood bark
Indigo: Indian indigo
Green: Japanese bayberry bark
Brown & ink: Persimmon (When the bag is new, these colors have a very stiff/firm texture due to the reinforcing effect of persimmon tannins. Over time and use, they will become soft and shiny. If you are interested in knowing more about persimmon dye, please read this story.)

Designed and Made by: haru nomura, Japan

More Photos & inspiration:

• Atelier Visit // Haru Nomura 
• Journeying with "Kakishibu" (persimmon dye)
• The Alchemy of Weaving Nature and Life // Haru Nomura

• Art, color...and beloved plants