Sewn by Yoshiyuki Awajitani
Because extremely strong force is required, enough to break industrial sewing machine needles, the strength of the fingers and wrists is different from that of an ordinary craftsman.
The difference between machine sewing and hand sewing
When sewing with a sewing machine, the upper thread picks up the lower thread and sews it, so if the thread breaks, there is a possibility that it will continue to fray. However, when sewing by hand, the threads are crossed and sewn, so even if one end wears out, the thread will not continue to fray. This is why hand sewing is still used for parts that may wear out, such as horse tack and shoes. Hand sewing, which requires time, cost, and skill, is not only stylish, but it is also a physically strong sewing method.
Only the finest stingray leather is used
There are various grades of stingray leather. Each stingray is hand-checked for any easily falling off scales, and only soft leather with uniform grains is used.
Beautifully polished pearls
By carefully polishing the leather over and over again, we create a leather that is smooth to the touch and has a unique, lustrous, beautiful shine.
The tension of the leather can be adjusted to suit the piece
The adhesive method is changed in detail, and the pieces are pressed and dried over a period of several days to several weeks to create a strong bond. By carefully bonding the pieces over a long period of time, the material can be adjusted to suit the characteristics of the work, from soft materials like cloth to hard and sturdy belts.
Strong edges made of multiple thin layers
The cut edges of stingray leather are hard and sharp, so this is an important and difficult process. By repeating the process of "painting → drying → hand polishing" more than five times, we can create a beautiful and durable edge.
