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Vintage Mended Sakabukuro
Details
These are excellent examples of sakabukuro, with wonderful mending in the form of strong stitches done in thick thread.
Sakabukuro were used for the making process of sake, Japanese rice wine, to squeeze it from fermented rices. The brown color is derived from persimmon (fruits we call 'Kaki') tannin. The tannin, being painted on the surface of that heavy cotton fabric, is very effective to improve the transparency and clarity of Sake. Every bag has different color shades, which are completely natural.
You can make bags, purses, or stuff them to make lumbar pillows.
Dimensions
9"W x 30"L
