#57 / Mercado tote (classic navy) / cowhide "BUFFALO MESH"

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25SS New Colors : Elegant Navy and Graceful White

The "Mercado Tote" is carefully handcrafted at our atelier in India. Each bag is woven by hand using the ajiro-ami technique, with water buffalo leather cut into fine strips.
This exquisite leather mesh bag showcases the intricate craftsmanship of our Indian artisans, with subtle color variations and delicate woven patterns that highlight the beauty of handmade work.

A bag is something you carry with you, but the Mercado Tote offers something more — a quiet presence when placed in your living space. It's a bag that brings joy not only when in use, but also simply when admired. A tote that adds a touch of beauty to everyday living.

Tightly woven with no gaps, the texture of this mesh bag makes it suitable not just for summer, but for year-round use. A versatile piece that complements your style in every season.

A practical size that can easily hold an A4 notebook or a 500ml bottle—perfect for carrying your essentials casually.
Thanks to the structured, firm material, the bag maintains its shape and doesn’t sag or lose form, even when filled.

▲ Storage Example: A4 notebook, 500ml bottle, long wallet, book, and smartphone

The round handles are braided to a comfortable thickness, offering a gentle touch on the shoulder. They are designed at a length that maintains a well-balanced look when carried by hand.

The bold texture of the woven mesh adds a refined accent to any outfit. It pairs beautifully with natural, earthy styles, but also complements casual looks with ease. Not just for special occasions, this is a tote bag you’ll want to carry effortlessly every day.

This leather mesh is made of Asian buffalo leather tanned with "vegetable tannin," a traditional technique using "astringent" extracted from plant bark and leaves, and woven with the Ajiro technique.

Originally cut from a single piece of leather, friction produces shades of color on the cross section of the leather string. This is a change unique to nume leather. Since leather strings of different shades are randomly woven together, the entire mesh fabric has an exquisite gradation. The beautifully woven, tightly woven texture makes the uneven color and luster of the leather string stand out even more.