Bamboo Charcoal Leather


First in Japan.
Bamboo from abandoned bamboo forests is turned into charcoal.
Used for dyeing.
"Bamboo charcoal dyed leather" features a texture like washi paper and shades like ink paintings.


Abandoned bamboo forests are becoming a problem in Satoyama, a rural area that makes up about 40% of Japan's land area.

Unlike other trees, bamboo has deep roots.
Because it spreads in a shallow area of ​​about 30 cm,
When it rains, the bamboo forest slides down the slope,
The risk of landslides increases.

In addition, abandoned bamboo forests continue to expand and hinder the growth of surrounding plants.
The areas have become home to wild animals, destroying fields and cultivated land and causing increasing damage to people.

------Animals take up residence in a bamboo forest near a human settlement, ravaging fields and attacking people.
it is,
The cause is that bamboo forests have been left unattended for human convenience.

If properly managed,
There would be no animals being killed and no animal damage occurring.

It may be a small thing, but
A leather shop presents an answer to one way to utilize bamboo charcoal.

"Bamboo charcoal dyed leather"

Let's start with what we can do now.


*This time, the lineup includes long wallets and business card holders, which are leather products that are in high demand.
Because if we don't sell it, we won't get any closer to solving the Satoyama problem...


of course,
Other original designs are also available.