The tote bag fusing Japanese and Western styles is made by combining natural leather with Nishijin-ori fabric, a traditional textile of Kyoto. Instead of printing patterns and designs onto fabrics, Nishijin-ori is a valuable jacquard fabric that weaves in patterns, and can only be woven 1 meter per hour. Utilizing the traditional techniques of Nishijin-ori textile, the original fabric Cuddle Silk was created by using silk as warp and recycled polyester as weft. The company supports the SDGs, a challenge in this modern society, by promoting the project to carry forward the traditional weaving culture into the future. The use of biodegradable silk and recycled polyester is a concrete example in this endeavor.
Cuddle Silk fabric is recognizable from its beautiful sheen, three-dimensional appearance and huggable soft texture. The fabric is joined with Japan-produced real leather by the hands of Japanese artisans to create this unique product. The eclectic design mixing Japanese and Western styles through the combination of different materials will add a hint of spice to your everyday life.
The brand name “FAB.(dot)” is derived from the dots on punched cards used in the design of Nishijin-ori. The company aims to open up new possibilities for this traditional culture through freely combining various materials and introducing the traditional weaving culture of Japan to the world.