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Journal

Life is Timeless

Life is Timeless
Scratches and wrinkles that are left on articles over time become evidence of an enriched life.Let's take a look at three stories that depict the fascinating relationships between people and leather. Continue reading

A Journey Tracing the 7QS-H

A Journey Tracing the 7QS-H
Hida beef is used for the leather of GANZO's 7QS-H. Originally, cows are raised with an emphasis on meat quality, and raising the quality of the meat naturally leads to a higher quality of leather. Continue reading

BRIDLE LEATHER

BRIDLE LEATHER
GANZO's products are made from bridle leather produced by J & E Sedgwick & Co. in the UK, who rely on traditional techniques and manufacturing methods handed down through generations. Continue reading

SHELL CORDOVAN - Horween Leather

SHELL CORDOVAN - Horween Leather
The Horween Leather Company, a long-established tannery in Chicago, Illinois, was founded in 1905 by Isidore Horween. Isidore, who had worked in tanneries from a young age, came to the U.S. from Ukraine in 1892. Continue reading

CORDOVAN - Dyeing section

CORDOVAN - Dyeing section
GANZO's cordovan is tanned and finished using a water-dyeing process called aniline dyeing. GANZO's cordovan is finished and dyed by the leather processing company LEDER OGAWA, where their unique water-dyeing method was born from the research of their founder who became fascinated by the dyeing of cordovan when he was a teenager. Continue reading

CORDOVAN - Tannage’s section

CORDOVAN - Tannage’s section
Cordovan is a dense, 1mm thick equine leather made from the hindquarters of a horsehide. The amount of cordovan that can be derived from a horse is limited, making it a rare and precious item. Continue reading

LEATHER

LEATHER
GANZO makes frequent use of Nume leather because the stitching becomes clearly evident after the finishing of the notches and also because of the leather’s excellent durability. Continue reading

AGEING

AGEING
Here we introduce leather goods used by our staff for many years. The number represents how many years they've been used. Continue reading

A Stitch in Time

A Stitch in Time
From design to inspection, GANZO never compromises on quality.
Our artisans have passed on their unwavering passion for their work since our founding. Continue reading
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Since 1917

GANZO, the highest-quality line available anywhere, pursues the concept of “genuine” throughout the entire process, from the selection of materials, to cutting, thinning, sewing and polishing - without compromise. The persistence and energy of takumi (expert workmen) delivers products created by the hands of craftsman who are well-versed in Japanese culture and techniques.

JOURNAL

  • Life is Timeless
    Life is Timeless

    Scratches and wrinkles that are left on articles over time become evidence of an enriched life.Let's take a look at three stories that depict the fascinating relationships between people and leather.

  • AVON created by British bridle leather and craftsmanship
    AVON created by British bridle leather and craftsmanship

    A new series of bridle leathers made by Thomas Ware, a long-established tannery in England, is now available.

  • A Journey Tracing the 7QS-H
    A Journey Tracing the 7QS-H

    Hida beef is used for the leather of GANZO's 7QS-H. Originally, cows are raised with an emphasis on meat quality, and raising the quality of the meat naturally leads to a higher quality of leather.