Backpacks
Montbook is excited to introduce our featured series of backpacks, a collection that embodies the rich heritage and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese, and sophisticated Italian design. Drawing from the extensive experience of Yamamoto, a master in creating randoseru (Japanese backpacks) since 1949, this series showcases a unique blend of functionality and cultural significance.
Designed by the esteemed Giulio Iacchetti, each Montbook backpack is meticulously handcrafted in Nara, Japan, a region renowned for its dedication to quality and artistry. Our team has conducted thorough testing to ensure that every backpack is not only stylish but also designed with user-friendliness in mind. This includes features such as good accessibility and properly placed pockets, making it an ideal choice for everyday use, whether you're daily life, travel or work.
We invite you to explore the thoughtful design and superior craftsmanship of our backpack series. Each piece is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our passion for creating products that enhance your lifestyle. We are happy to continue to add to the collection, large and small options, variety of colours including green, black and classic shades for men, women.
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What is leather squeezing and hanging?
Wet forming and leather lasting refer to techniques that utilize the property of vegetable-tanned leather known as "plasticity," which allows the leather to stretch when wet and maintain its shape when dried in that state. These methods enable the three-dimensional shaping of leather and are primarily used in the production of the upper part of leather shoes.
In recent years, bags have become less common, and we went through repeated trial and error until completion, but we were able to create a series inspired by the craft of traditional Japanese drums.
Why do we make bags using squeezed and hung leather?
Bags made using leather gathering and leather hanging techniques existed in ancient Europe, but they have almost disappeared now. This is because they are labor-intensive and time-consuming.
However, we believe that once a technology is lost, it cannot be regained, which is why we dare to challenge leather squeezing and leather hanging. Rather than letting techniques that are fading away due to the burden of time and effort be neglected, we aim to pass on the skills left by our predecessors to future generations by producing products that utilize these techniques.
A collection that lets you enjoy the beauty of leather
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History of Bag Workshop Yamamoto
We, Kaban Kobo Yamamoto, were established in 1949, shortly after the war, as a bag manufacturing company. Currently, in addition to the production and sales of randoseru and general bags, we are also engaged in agricultural business.
We would like to introduce our history, which has been driven by the belief that "we will create good things in any era."
