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Sourcing note
One-off and made-to-order leather work near Shimogamo Shrine, with repair, customisation, and small-run production.
Editor's rationale
A better test of craft than a logo: careful hand-finishing, repairability, and the chance for a bag to deepen rather than date.
Date discovered
Field note · Market scan 01
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