【完全密着】女性 革職人たちがトートバッグを作る全工程｜ネブラスカレザーが生む静かな手仕事｜LONA 東京・上野

The Artistry of Japanese Leathercraft: Handcrafting the ACOTE Tote at LONA Tokyo Follow the journey of female leather artisan Sakura Aoki, who founded LONA in Tokyo's historic Ueno district in 2020. Experience the meditative craftsmanship behind their bestselling ACOTE tote bag. Every precise tool movement, authentic sound, and rhythmic pace reveals the quiet concentration of these female artisans creating heirloom-quality leather goods. Discover what Sakura means by "craftsmanship that sparks joy" as we document the complete production process of the ACOTE tote, crafted with premium Italian Nebraska leather from Santa Croce. 🎒 ACOTE tote "ACOTE" means "to stay close by your side" LONA's signature tote bag Leather: Nebraska (Italian/vegetable-tanned) Dimensions: 13" height × 14.5" width × 5" depth Weight: 2.7 lbs (3 lbs with shoulder strap) Features: Fits A4 documents/laptop, reinforced base, 1.6" shoulder strap included Color: Cognac (also available in Black/Wine/Brownie) ▶ Product page: https://www.lona.jp/ 🎥 TIMESTAMPS 00:00:01 LONA - Leather atelier in Tokyo's Ueno district 00:00:33 Inside the artisan workshop | May 2025 00:00:59 Female leather artisan Sakura Aoki's workspace 00:02:28 Pattern-making & leather cutting 00:04:28 Marking | Adding reference points on leather 00:04:45 Edge finishing | Refining cut leather edges 00:06:06 Stamping the brand logo 00:06:15 Skiving | Thinning specific areas of leather 00:06:28 Leather adhesion techniques 00:07:33 Artisan interview | Journey to becoming a leather craftsperson 00:08:34 Artisan interview | Craftsmanship philosophy 00:11:31 Assembly | Leather stitching 00:12:07 Handle attachment 00:17:03 Temporary securing before stitching the bottom 00:17:30 Joining two leather pieces with stitching 00:18:39 Hardware installation 00:23:19 Shoulder strap attachment 00:23:55 Completed ACOTE tote in cognac 00:24:08 Leather patina | The beauty of aging leather 🌐 LOCATION 🏠 LONA Atelier & Shop Address: 3-11-5 Higashi-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo Access: 5-minute walk from JR Ueno Station (Central Exit) Hours: 12:00-18:00 (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays) Official website: https://www.lona.jp/ Instagram: @lona_leather 👩‍🎨 Owner & Master Artisan | Sakura Aoki *In this video, she handles pattern-making & cutting (0:28) Founded LONA in 2020 Specialties: Tote bags, shoulder bags Motto: "Craftsmanship that sparks joy" 👩‍🎨 Leather Artisan | Konatsu *In this video, she handles marking (04:18) and subsequent processes 💫 Available with subtitles in 40+ languages! Select your preferred language using the subtitle (CC) function. 📱 On smartphone: Tap "︙" in top right → Select "Subtitles/CC" → Choose language 💻 On computer: Click "⚙️ Settings" in bottom right → "Subtitles/CC" → Choose language 📺 On TV: Press "Options" or "Settings" on remote → Select "Subtitles/CC" → Choose "Auto-translate" → Select language 📩 Contact us: [email protected] 🔔 Subscribe for more artisan craftsmanship worldwide! New videos every Tuesday & Friday at 7AM EST showcasing Japan's finest craftsmanship! Thank you for watching! Your likes and subscriptions mean the world to us!    / @making-z   #leathercraft #artisanmade #handcrafted #leatherbag #japanesecraftsmanship #totebag #madeinjapan #leathergoods #ateliervisit #craftsmanship #heirloomquality #vegetabletanned #artisancraft #bespokeleather #handstitched #tokyoartisans #leatherwork #sustainablefashion #slowfashion #italianleather #femaleartisans #handmadetotes #craftdocumentary #leatheratelier