A tote bag made from prototype tennis ball material was featured on "Danshikouhan"

Waji's original tennis tote bag appeared on TV Tokyo's "Danshikouhan," which aired on Sunday, January 21, 2024.

"Danshikouhan" is a heartwarming cooking show that airs on Sunday afternoons and features two men of the same generation, Taichi Kokubun and Shinpei Kurihara.

In the episode aired on January 21st, a quiz was asked about what upcycled* goods, which are made by reusing items that would otherwise have been made, are made from, and waji products were featured.

*Upcycling is the process of giving new life to items that would otherwise be thrown away by adding new value through design or ideas, turning them into new products.

Tennis ball x tote bag. A product born from an upcycling project.

The tote bag, made from prototype tennis ball material, is part of the waji brand's upcycling-themed project "jidai."

jidai Tennis ball prototype material x asymmetrical tote bag J004

This tote bag has been reborn using prototype ball materials provided by a tennis ball manufacturer.

Its attractive features include its vibrant color, the warmth of the brushed fabric, and the thick, sturdy material.

The lineup also includes clutch pouches that are perfect for bag-in-bags or short outings.

jidai Tennis Ball Prototype Material x Asymmetrical Clutch Pouch J005

Be sure to check out this series, born from an unexpected collaboration and passionate story.