This Samurai Armor-inspired Backpack might just make you the Coolest Kid in School - Yanko Design
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The Akairo Kozane-Oudoubyou-Hainou Gusoku is a luxurious backpack designed by Murase Kabanko in collaboration with artisan Noriki Okada. Inspired by samurai armor, it features overlapping crimson leather plates secured by brass rivets, making it not only visually striking but also a piece of art. Weighing 2.1 kilograms, it’s crafted to order with each unit made from off-cuts, promoting sustainability. Costing about ¥ 500,000, the design marries history, craftsmanship, and functionality, embodying a blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern fashion culture.
The Akairo Kozane-Oudoubyou-Hainou Gusoku backpack combines historical Japanese armor aesthetics with modern craftsmanship, resulting in a striking functional accessory that doubles as art.
Crafted from off-cuts of leather, the backpack showcases intricate detailing, marrying traditional techniques with sustainability, embodying a theatrical, maximalist design that genuinely stands out.
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