The three items graphically depicted between the double stripes are, from right to left, an ax, a Japanese zither (koto), and a chrysanthemum. Their respective pronunciations create a pun in Japanese that means "listening to something nice." This versatile cotton sack features indigo on the outside and an attractive striped lining inside. It's ideal for carrying items of all kinds securely. HAND MADE IN JAPAN

The craftsman who devotes his extraordinary talents to passing the stylish flair of yesteryear on to the generation of today is Kinya Takahashi. Find out more about Kinya Takahashi here.