Blog #8 - Reaching Out to Local Experts
"Yes, I am that clueless, I have no idea who to turn to - this is a whole new world to me."
Blog #6 The beginnings of our Tote Bags
"I knew it wasn’t going to work unless I made the bags myself."
Blog #5 Tatami Mat Borders Repurposed - Our Dream in a Nutshell
Creating sustainable bags with Super High Quality and Drability. Using colors that express the individuality and diversity of the world with the attention of detail from Japan.
This is our dream in a nutshell.
Blog #4 ShimaShima Bags Our Mission - Dream - Purpose
What OTHER products can we make from tatami mat borders?
Blog #3 Take a peek into our tatami mat border factory
"Our family has been weaving tatami mat borders for three generations."
Blog #1 Our beginnings - the seed that was planted.
"That’s where ingenuity, persistence and a bit of insanity has led us to creating ShimaShima Bags to bring you a bag and a unique experience."
Blog #2 Our hometown in Japan
"Welcome to Karakoto. 唐琴 - where our ShimaShima Bags begin their life - from our family to yours!"