MATTE SHRINK Horizontal Tote Bag with a zipper

A horizontal tote bag with a zipper that exudes intelligence from within

A horizontal tote bag with a classy appearance. For business use, it has a taut, sophisticated appearance similar to an ironed shirt; for casual use, it has a design that does not stick out like a sore thumb, similar to a roughly-worn shirt. One of its features is its plain design, which exudes an intelligence that you can sense just by holding it. The width of the handles is intentionally set at 20mm; the distance from the top of the handles to the opening is set at 240mm to express a sense of delicacy; while the thickness of the base of the handles allows you to feel a sense of strength. A zipper with a zipper tab, although simple, is attached, allowing you to store your belongings out of sight and away from the rain. 

This tote bag features a simple, single piece design. The original thickness of the leather is preserved except for the sewn parts, and the leather on the underside is also meticulously sewn. The bag features two compartments, which is rarely seen in single piece bags, and the outside pocket has a hollowed-out design for ease of use.

MATTE SHRINK

[Leather accessories with a quiet presence]
Materials and tailoring are key to expressing an elegant appearance.
Embossed leather is understated, yet is imbued with a reliabile dignity.
We are particular about embossed leather, which is simple yet taut and tasteful, as well as sewing, and we are unwaveringly meticulous in our selection of materials and tailoring techniques, as well as the physical appearance of the products in this series.

The raw hides are sourced from North American steers, which have fine textures and excellent strength.
The embossed leather is then finished in Japan, where it is carefully processed so that the seams are not noticeable. It has both a natural tautness and depth.
Special machines are used for sewing, and the leather is finished with external stiches without turning it inside out, thus realizing both structural beauty and dignified impressions.

[Taut and elegant embossed leather]
A rare use of embossed leather by Ganzo. Based on traditional techniques, we apply a water-based finish, which has become mainstream in Europe in recent years, to produce leather with a matte appearance that feels as though it gently adheres to the hand. One of the features of this leather is the application of a hardener to complete the water-based finish, making it harden over time and prevent the color from fading. The result is a leather that is almost completely maintenance-free.

Attention

• We have done our utmost to display the actual color of the products shown here, but the colors in the images may appear different depending on the computer, smartphone or monitor environment used. We ask for your understanding in this matter.
  
• Due to the natural finish, the leather may display scars, tigers (natural grain patterns), color irregularities, and rough textures. Additionally, there may be differences in gloss and color depth between individual pieces. Please understand this before purchase.
  
• There may be scratches, irregular coloring, abrasion, creases (wrinkles from the actual animal), etc. on the surface of the leather but please note that these are the natural characteristics of the leather.
  
• For sebum and minor dirt, it is recommended to wipe gently with a slightly damp cloth.
  
• Apply conditioning cream as desired to add luster.
• Do not use solvent-type cleaners or waxes as they will remove the hardener.
• In order to preserve the natural texture of the leather, no waterproofing or colorfastening treatment has been applied, which may cause color migration onto clothing. Please take care when using near water.