Akemi Rice Ikkanbari Handbag

Handcrafted by Akemi Rice using the traditional ikkanbari technique, this one-of-a-kind handbag brings together repurposed basketry, handmade washi, vintage Japanese papers, and woodblock-print imagery. Each layer is brushed, glued, and burnished entirely by hand, creating a richly textured surface that carries the quiet patina of time.

This Ikkanbari handbag by Akemi Rice is built on a repurposed basket form and layered with handmade paper, vintage kimono fabric, and fragments of aged family notes. The surface is finished with persimmon lacquer, which adds strength, durability, and a warm, softly burnished sheen. Kimono sash handles complete the piece, lending both comfort and a sense of continuity with the materials used throughout. Rich in texture and history, this handbag functions as a practical carry piece while also standing as a deeply personal, one-of-a-kind object.

8.5”H × 10”L × 6”W.

Akemi Riceによるこの一閑張りのハンドバッグは、再利用された籠を下地に、手漉き和紙、ヴィンテージの着物布、家族の古い手書きの紙片などを重ねて制作されています。仕上げには柿渋が施され、強度と耐久性を高めるとともに、落ち着いた温かみのある艶を与えています。持ち手には着物の帯地が用いられ、素材同士のつながりと使い心地の良さを兼ね備えています。実用性と物語性を併せ持つ、唯一無二の作品です。

高さ8.5インチ × 長さ10インチ × 幅6インチ。