Marble Cat x Native Crafts One-Handle Bag

The allure of bespoke items lies in the fact that they are "one-of-a-kind, made exclusively for you." We wondered if we could bring that special joy to customers who choose our ready-to-wear line. This collection was born from that idea. At the same time, as a craftsman, I feel a strong sense of crisis regarding traditional crafts that are disappearing in our rapidly changing modern society. Can techniques inherited from ancient times be utilized in modern manufacturing? In search of an answer, I focused on the "marble paper" technique, an ancient Florentine tradition. I had long been captivated by its beauty, so I visited workshops, learning techniques and philosophies from artisans. And I thought, wouldn't it be interesting to depict the cats, symbols of Il Micio, freely playing and dancing within the flowing marble patterns?

After much trial and error, I repeatedly experimented manually, but traditional techniques alone could not achieve the expression I envisioned. It was only by fusing traditional handcraft with computer graphics that I was finally able to complete the ideal pattern. Furthermore, due to the cutting position, the expressions of the cats appearing on this material differ one by one. Although the pattern is the same, no two pieces have exactly the same expression. Mass-produced yet one-of-a-kind. It's a special encounter, much like a bespoke item. The material adopted is a canvas fabric with PVC processing, achieving high waterproofness and durability. While offering practicality for everyday use without hesitation, it expresses respect for Florentine traditional crafts and Il Micio's playful spirit.

This is a one-handle bag created by combining elements from Il Micio's past models. With a minimalist structure that utilizes the texture of the Native Crafts series, and combined with figure-eight shaped cut pieces of vachetta leather, it achieves a novel form characteristic of the brand. Its compact size can accommodate essential items such as a smartphone and wallet, elegantly enhancing your daily short outings. The body part features a design inspired by the traditional Florentine "marble paper" technique, which Fukaya incorporated into modern manufacturing. On the PVC-coated canvas fabric, the brand's symbolic cat motif is subtly incorporated within the flowing marble patterns. Because the pattern appears differently depending on where the fabric is cut, each piece, though sharing the same pattern, has a unique expression. It is a piece where you can enjoy Il Micio's unique design and playful spirit.

Size
Height 23cm Width 15cm Depth 9cm Handle height 14cm