Jidai Project

An upcycling project launched in collaboration with Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture

This series began with the idea of giving new life to hoses that had exceeded their useful life and were scheduled to be discarded by the Sakai City Fire Department.

Fire hose x genuine leather

The fire hose has exceeded its useful life, but it still looks beautiful.

The hose is approximately 2mm thick, with a rubber interior and a heat-resistant exterior.

Although it does not comply with regulations, we believe it still has sufficient value as a material.

We realized that the durable nature of fire hoses means they can effectively protect the contents inside, and we came up with the idea that they would be ideal for bags.

By using genuine leather as a combination material, the value of the bag increases in terms of appearance and feel.
Another key point is that this leather is washable, making it resistant to water.

- Easy to use with a size that takes advantage of the width of the hose.

And the most important point is,
-Stylish without interfering with your fashion.

We have created an item that meets all of these criteria.

A vertical shoulder bag made from a fire hose. The hose coloring is used on both sides of the bag, and the accessories are made of washable leather.

The uniqueness of the material is combined with the bag's inherent sturdy construction and ease of use.

The shoulder strap can be adjusted to size using metal fittings.

The interior is lined and has one open pocket for keys, etc., and it has many pockets, making it easy to use.

The original rivet is used and the jidai logo is engraved.

[Details of the work]

◆Size (cm)

Height: 18

Width: 10

Gusset: 4

Shoulder strap: 108cm (can be shortened by knotting)

◆Specifications

1 main pocket, 2 open outer pockets

◆Weight (g)

150

◆Material

Fire hose, cowhide

*Please note that this is a fire hose that was actually used on-site, so there may be stains and scratches on the fabric.