Kiichi

Rather than limiting itself to a single material for its small leather goods, the brand uses several leathers with different characteristics, always in pursuit of the ideal texture and function. There is leather with a soft feel and excellent suppleness; leather whose durability and light resistance have been enhanced through innovative tanning; leather given a vivid, clear translucency through aniline dyeing; and so on, each differing in the origin of the raw hide and the finishing method. By carefully assessing the character of each and incorporating it into its products, the brand broadens the range from which you can choose the one that suits you, according to your tastes and way of life.

Before a single small leather item is finished, many hands from different generations are involved, from seasoned artisans to young ones. Even after a sample is complete, the brand tries it in actual use, checking the thickness, how well things fit, and the ease of opening and closing one by one, and works with local tanners to develop its original leathers. Rigorous tests such as colorfastness and tear strength are also carried out. By finishing each piece through so many hands, the brand continues to make things that carry warmth along with assured quality.