Hello.
I'm Noguchi from CASANOVA&CO.
Space for desertic starts tomorrow.
Today, I'd like to briefly introduce the lineup that will be available at this event.
First up is the classic multicolor patchwork tote bag.
Vintage knits that transcend time and nationality are sewn onto unbleached canvas with red stitches, layered like tree rings, to become a single bag.
Because the origin of each knit is unknown, the time and cost involved in creating this piece are truly immeasurable.
Some knits may be made from very high-quality materials, and others may not.
However, as I wrote in my previous blog post, when you encounter desertic, that's not where you should focus.
I would be delighted if you could be sensitive to the intuitive expression of each bag you encounter and how your own heart reacts to it.
The knits used are old, varying in age, but I think these tree-ring-like stitches clearly visualize how "present-day" hands are involved in shaping desertic.
You can feel the breath of desertic even in the undulations of these stitches.
I love the beauty that leaves no trace of human hands, but there's also a different kind of beauty in the raw, tactile evidence of handmade work like this.
No... is it a different kind of beauty...?
Recently, I've come to think that it's actually the same "beauty."
The concept of beauty is a "sphere," and what we mistakenly believe to be different beauties are actually two sides of the same coin, connected.
So, if you change your perspective, the beauty you see changes.
I find desertic very interesting because it has completely different beauties when viewed from various angles, both physically and spiritually.
In that sense, desertic might be said to embody the very concept of beauty.
...It feels a bit unrefined to put anything more into words here. Let's stop at this point.
There's also a smaller one.
My colleague Nakayama also uses a different color of this size for his personal belongings, and this size is very well-balanced and cute when actually carried.
We have a fair number of both large and small multicolor totes available.
Due to space constraints, we cannot display all of them, so please feel free to ask if you would like to compare variations before choosing.
I think it's fine to choose what's currently on display as fate, or to choose what truly captivates you after seeing all the options.
This time too, we have a special white version available.
However, there is only one small size.
The reason is simple: it's that difficult to produce.
Unlike the multicolor version, simply collecting only white vintage knits increases the difficulty, and then only "hand knits" made with crochet hooks make it even more challenging.
It's naturally more difficult to produce than the multicolor version.
However, I believe the white version has an extraordinary aura.
Similar to the multicolor version, as you use it, it will fluff up and change as if it's felted.
In addition, the "whiteness" of the white version changes with use.
However, how it actually changes is something only its limited owners can see.
Honestly, the price is also one stage higher than the multicolor version, so there's a hurdle to acquiring it, but I think it's great for those who love it.
Following last year, we also have this.
A PC case.
Although it's called a PC case, it comes with a shoulder strap long enough to wear cross-body, so it can be used as a tote bag.
The interior of this PC case is made from discarded airbag material.
Airbags, a material used for special purposes, possess outstanding durability, but this comes at the cost of versatility and reusability, posing a challenge for their repurposing.
In that regard, Mr. Hira's desertic activities are very artistic, transforming a kind of social problem into a strong point of the product.
And new products making their debut this time as well.
A daypack.
Apparently, they've made daypacks in collaboration with other brands in the past, but this time it's a collaboration with RAMIDUS.
It's a very authentic daypack shape, but that's precisely why the multicolor patchwork shines.
Patchwork from the bottom to the side pocket.
I tend to think of backpacks as tools, so I'd unhesitatingly place mine anywhere—on asphalt, in a restroom, or on the greasy floor of a Chinese restaurant. I have a strong feeling this one will really come alive when subjected to such hard, heavy use.
Besides, if it gets dirty, I can just wash it.
Even for bags with artistic elements, it's cool to use them roughly as tools for carrying things.
However, as I mentioned in my previous blog post, desertic is not a bag brand.
We have chairs available again this year.
The base is the Eames Shell Chair, a representative Herman Miller piece.
It's one of the most famous chairs, isn't it?
It is said to have been designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950.
I'm interested in furniture but lack knowledge, so I can't say much, but how "not ordinary" it is that a "normal-looking design" has remained timeless even after 75 years.
It's practically abnormal.
However, precisely because it has transcended eras and nationalities, it resonates with desertic's patchwork to become something wonderful.
There's also a rocking chair.
These two are the type with armrests, commonly known as "Arm Shells."
In addition to that,
The so-called "Side Shell" without armrests.
This might be what you typically imagine when you think of an Eames chair.
I want to make one of my dining chairs a desertic chair and fill the rest of my dining area with vintage side shells in various colors, creating a cute, colorful dining space. (Aspiration)
First, I need to start by moving...
However, I believe that just adding one desertic chair to your everyday space will change how the space feels more pulled together.
For this "Space for desertic" event, we have prepared an entire space where you can experience the multifaceted beauty of desertic.
Please come and see it in person at the store, and we would be delighted to talk with you.
We look forward to welcoming you from tomorrow.
And on Sunday the 16th, the day after tomorrow, we will also have special guests from our sales partners visiting the store.
I hope you'll look forward to seeing a CASANOVA&CO that's different from usual.