Design Inspiration:

It is fair to say this bag was never meant to be 'easy' to make. The inspiration from this bag stems from Japanese school bags unique opening and the shape follows the curves of the keel of a boat.

With a fixed shoulder strap, gold jewelry like hardware and well over 1000 hand sewn stitches, at 3.0mm spacing, this bag reminds me more of art. The second row of stitches also follows the lines of the hand set rivets

Bag featured made in Richard Hoffmans black Michigan and gold plated Italian hardware.