Purchased from an authorized store in Osaka Grand Front and never used. Brand / Series: PORTER CORE LEATHER Category: Tote Bag Tote Bag Size: W: 350mm / H: 280mm / D: 160mm (approximate) Material: Outer: Cowhide This is the "PORTER CORE LEATHER" series, which reuses leftover leather from the production process of the 2WAY tote bag from the "CORE" series, a standard item loved for over 20 years, made to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Yoshida Kaban. The founder, Yoshizo Yoshida, cherished every scrap of leather and was strict about not wasting materials. That spirit continues to be passed down within Yoshida Kaban, and this series was planned as a unique product that only we could create for this 85th anniversary. The remaining leather, which inevitably results from the production of bags, is used as parts for the bags. The thickness of the various types of leftover leather, which differ in type, condition, and processing method, is adjusted and placed in the optimal locations, and the meticulous finishing without sparing any effort is truly the work of skilled craftsmen. The motif is the 2WAY tote bag from the "CORE" series, which was released in 1998 A/W. Inspired by the 1950s-60s newspaper bags, it originally had no handles, but Yoshida Kaban added leather handles for ease of use. It is one of the iconic items that symbolizes Yoshida Kaban, still loved by many as a standard item, and this series can be used by both men and women. The color is based on black, and the tone and shade of the color vary depending on the type of leather, allowing you to enjoy various expressions even in a single bag. This is a masterpiece filled with the founder's spirit of cherishing things and Yoshida Kaban's commitment to manufacturing that connects with that sentiment.