Kayura
oceano by Yota Abe

Musubime ("Knot") Sling Bag

Made by Yota Abe

This sling bag features a distinctive silhouette that resembles tied ends, evoking the look of a traditional Japanese furoshiki cloth slung across the body. Its unique form, combined with the calm texture of vintage leather, gives it a quietly striking presence.

The design is symmetrical, allowing it to be worn comfortably over either shoulder. The shoulder strap is adjustable: secured at the top with a button stud and at the bottom with a knot, enabling flexible length customization.

A slit pocket on the back provides convenient access from both the left and right sides.


Material & Specifications

MaterialVintage LeatherA shrink leather distinguished by its naturally occurring yet remarkably even grain, and the soft character that emerges from it. Tanned by the traditional slow-bath method, which draws out the leather's beautiful natural expression.
DimensionsSize: W350 × H150 × D110 mm
Made InJapan
SKUKIG


Care Instructions

Leather finish
oceano products are made with vegetable-tanned oil leather. Because genuine leather is used, you may find scars or slight unevenness in color; please understand these as part of the leather's character.
To preserve its lovely dyed finish, no protective coating such as lacquer has been applied. Please take care to avoid getting it wet or transferring color.

Maintenance
The leather used for oceano is an oil leather rich in oils, so oiling is generally not required.
Wipe the whole piece with a cloth, and use a brush to remove dust from the stitching and folded areas where it gathers.
After that, check for scratches and scuffs, as well as corners and other spots that dry out easily,
and if needed apply a small amount of leather oil (we recommend plant-based products such as Renapur Leather Treatment).
Please note that applying too much oil can cause color transfer, loss of shape, and a cloudy appearance.
The best care for oil leather is simply to use it. Carry it and use it daily, and enjoy how its character changes moment by moment.

If it gets wet
Water on leather can cause it to lose its shape and can lead to color transfer.
Wipe the surface water away with a cloth, dry it in the shade in a well-ventilated place, and once dry apply a thin coat of oil all over before using it again.
Tanned leather is malleable, so it will dry holding whatever shape it had while wet.
When drying in the shade, keep it in as neat a shape as possible. For a bag, stuffing it with a rolled-up towel or newspaper to hold its shape works well.
Dyed leather is especially prone to color bleeding when wet.
If it does get wet, be mindful of color transfer and take care not to rub it against clothing or other items.