1. Textile design
The designers themselves select the motif and carefully draw the design, brushstroke by brushstroke. First, they decide on the overall design and pattern placement, referring to traditional Japanese patterns and adding their own arrangements. At this stage, they also decide on the "colors" that greatly influence the image, such as seasonal colors or bright, pop color combinations.
2. Sample check
The designer personally checks the finished product, printed based on the design drawing, with both his own eyes and hands. Sometimes it turns out exactly as imagined, and sometimes it doesn't, so it's quite a difficult task to create the fabric you envision. However, that's what makes checking the sample so fun, and the joy when the fabric turns out exactly as imagined is all the more special.
3. Cutting
Fabric that passes inspection is handed over to the craftsmen, who then place it on the full-scale production line. The first step is cutting the fabric. The craftsmen use large, well-seasoned scissors to skillfully and accurately cut the fabric into pieces, creating a clean, crisp, light sound. In order for the subsequent work to proceed smoothly, careful and precise cutting is particularly required.
4. Sewing
The cut fabric is carefully sewn one by one. The sight of the bags being shaped with astonishing speed and precision using an industrial sewing machine is captivating and truly impressive. The cut fabric piled to the side quickly turns into a mountain of Kanzashi bags. At this stage, tags and strings are also inserted and sewn in, so the product is very close to being finished. It's almost finished.
5. Branding
The logo is burned into the original wooden part that will serve as the fastener. The artisan's skill is shown in how quickly the brand is pressed to ensure the desired degree of charring. The charring must not be too light or too strong, and there is no room for redoing, making it a one-shot deal. The process of applying a hot iron to small parts poses the risk of burns, so concentration is essential.
6. Finishing touches
The part with the branded logo is threaded onto the string. The string is wrapped around the Kanzashi bag once, and the length of the string is adjusted so that the clasp is in the right place, then cut. The end of the string beyond the clasp is carefully loosened to form a tassel. Finally, the tassel is carefully ironed to give it a beautiful shape.
7. Completion
In this way, all processes from designing to cutting and sewing are done by hand to complete the Kanzashi pouch. The color of the lining fabric is also carefully selected to match each fabric, and Kanzashi pouches are made in a variety of patterns. They are designed not only to be used as Kanzashi pouches, but also to be convenient for carrying writing implements and cosmetics. We have a wide variety of products to choose from, so be sure to find one that suits your taste.
