bags - inujirushi
read about these lasting bags from one of my favourite magazines, monocle - article " bag for life" . these bags are really cool. if you are a canvas bag sort of person, and you actually ride a bicycle to work, you must must get one of these if you are going to tokyo, japan. visit asakusa, an older part of the town where the streets are lined with small shops, and try to locate inujirushi - the bag shop.
what's cool is that this bag brand, has survived and thrived for half a century without the help of advertising or a shop until last year!!!
inujirushi's signature material is a hard-wearing cotton sail cloth that comes in different colours and is made in central japan near the ancient capital, kyoto. the brand's best known product is a bicycle bag with pockets and leather straps and it's waterproof!!! this is definitely a more stylish alternative to the usual wire basket. these bags are very durable but if repairs are needed, the shop can mend it for you. here are some photos of inujirushi bags. to buy online, go to www.inujirushi.net
