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As practical items, they are designed around the idea that they should look their most beautiful when filled. Carefully assessing the characteristics of the leather, the patterns are drafted so that a beautiful silhouette emerges when a wallet holds cards and bills, or when a bag is packed with belongings. Capturing the firmness and suppleness of each leather, the design even reflects the silhouette that appears under the volume and weight of the contents. Rather than simply shaping the form, the design looks ahead to how a piece looks in the hand and even the emotions it stirs in its user, bringing a Japanese sensibility and aesthetic into everyday items.

Every step, from cutting with a leather knife to sewing on a treadle sewing machine and finishing, is carried out by the maker alone. He brings the sensitivity of his fingertips to bear even on details that are hard to see, such as each individual stitch, the angle of the leather's cut edges, and the pressure applied when bonding pieces together, believing that the accumulation of details creates the beauty of the finished piece. Through layer upon layer of meticulous work, he shapes beauty and creates pieces made to withstand many years of use and repair.