Ko Soda
Designer Ko Soda creates one-of-a-kind leather shoes and bags that disrupt the status quo. After twenty years of working with meticulous care and advanced techniques, he began to see the beauty in the rawest aspects of his trade. To push the boundaries of his craft, he founded the “NPW (Numekawa patchwork) School”, a workshop and style that uses only scissors and a hammer to upcycle scrap leather into entirely new works.
Ko Soda Stitch Bag
$ 170.00 USD
The Stitch Bag from artist Ko Soda is an exercise in wabi-sabi - finding beauty in the imperfect. Every bag is crafted from pieces of supple, natural leather with the raw edges and freeform inspiration of its creator plain to see. Because no dyes are used, the color of each bag can change depending on the conditions in which the leather was harvested - such as the season - and the surface may darken over time to create a decidedly vintage look.
Please note: Each individual Stitch Bag is handmade and therefore unique. Photos demonstrate the general design of each piece, but the final product may differ somewhat in color. The high quality and elegant design of Ko Soda's work are uniform across every bag, however. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any product inquiries.
About Ko Soda
Designer Ko Soda creates one-of-a-kind leather bags and shoes that disrupt the status quo. After twenty years working in leather with meticulous care and advanced techniques, he began to see beauty in the raw aspects of the trade. To push the boundaries of his craft, Soda founded the Numekawa Patchwork (NPW) School, a workshop and style that uses only scissors and hammers to upcycle scrap leather into entirely new works.
Materials: Cow leather from Tochigi Prefecture
Dimensions: 10” L x 2.25” W x 9.5” H (19” with handle)
Care: When necessary, gently clear away any dirt or dust with a soft brush. Test any saddle soap or leather conditioner in an inconspicuous spot prior to use.
Tokyo, Japan
Ko Soda Lattice Bag, Medium
$ 285.00 USD
This stylish latticework bag is formed and cut from a single quarter-inch piece of premium cow leather by craftsman Ko Soda. To create its unique design, the raw leather is made wet and pliable before being cut. It is then shaped and allowed to dry before being riveted together into a beautiful and durable accessory.
Please note: Each individual Lattice Bag is handmade and therefore unique. Photos demonstrate the general design of each piece, but the final product may differ somewhat in color. The high quality and elegant design of Ko Soda's work are uniform across every bag, however. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any product inquiries.
About Ko Soda
Designer Ko Soda creates one-of-a-kind leather bags and shoes that disrupt the status quo. After twenty years working in leather with meticulous care and advanced techniques, he began to see beauty in the raw aspects of the trade. To push the boundaries of his craft, Soda founded the Numekawa Patchwork (NPW) School, a workshop and style that uses only scissors and hammers to upcycle scrap leather into entirely new works.
Materials: Cow leather from Tochigi Prefecture
Dimensions: 12.5” L x 3.5” W x 11.75” H (15” with handle)
Care: When necessary, gently clear away any dirt or dust with a soft brush. Test any saddle soap or leather conditioner in an inconspicuous spot prior to use.
Tokyo, Japan
Ko Soda Lattice Bag, Small
$ 225.00 USD
This stylish latticework bag is formed and cut from a single quarter-inch piece of premium cow leather by craftsman Ko Soda. To create its unique design, the raw leather is made wet and pliable before being cut. It is then shaped and allowed to dry before being riveted together into a beautiful and durable accessory.
Please note: Each individual Lattice Bag is handmade and therefore unique. Photos demonstrate the general design of each piece, but the final product may differ somewhat in color. The high quality and elegant design of Ko Soda's work are uniform across every bag, however. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any product inquiries.
About Ko Soda
Designer Ko Soda creates one-of-a-kind leather bags and shoes that disrupt the status quo. After twenty years working in leather with meticulous care and advanced techniques, he began to see beauty in the raw aspects of the trade. To push the boundaries of his craft, Soda founded the Numekawa Patchwork (NPW) School, a workshop and style that uses only scissors and hammers to upcycle scrap leather into entirely new works.
Materials: Cow leather from Tochigi Prefecture
Dimensions: 12.5” L x 3.5” W x 8” H (10.75” with handle)
Care: When necessary, gently clear away any dirt or dust with a soft brush. Test any saddle soap or leather conditioner in an inconspicuous spot prior to use.
Tokyo, Japan
Ko Soda Market Bag
$ 340.00 USD
This impressive bag is formed and cut from a single quarter-inch piece of premium cow leather by craftsman Ko Soda. The thickness of the raw material gives this piece a solid feel and allows it to double as an all-purpose basket. With use, the leather becomes increasingly supple and darker in color - a result of using natural materials free of dyes.
Please note: Each individual Market Bag is handmade and therefore unique. Photos demonstrate the general design of each piece, but the final product may differ somewhat in color. The high quality and elegant design of Ko Soda's work are uniform across every bag, however. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any product inquiries.
About Ko Soda
Designer Ko Soda creates one-of-a-kind leather bags and shoes that disrupt the status quo. After twenty years working in leather with meticulous care and advanced techniques, he began to see beauty in the raw aspects of the trade. To push the boundaries of his craft, Soda founded the Numekawa Patchwork (NPW) School, a workshop and style that uses only scissors and hammers to upcycle scrap leather into entirely new works.
Materials: Cow leather from Tochigi Prefecture
Dimensions: 17.5” Height; 10” Diameter
Care: When necessary, gently clear away any dirt or dust with a soft brush. Test any saddle soap or leather conditioner in an inconspicuous spot prior to use.
Tokyo, Japan
