[Heritage Craftsmanship] 57 Components Unite in Perfect Harmony - The Saddle Shoulder by Hokkaido's Itagaki
Step inside the workshop of Itagaki, Hokkaido's distinguished leather goods manufacturer. We document the meticulous creation of their signature "Saddle Shoulder" bag - the masterpiece that inspired the company's founding.
How does one capture the elegant curves of an equestrian saddle in rigid, durable vegetable-tanned leather? The founder dedicated 18 months to solving this puzzle. This extraordinary bag, assembled from 57 individual leather pieces by skilled craftspeople, represents the pinnacle of traditional British-inspired leatherworking heritage.
Witness leather being cherished and time-honoured techniques preserved. More than a mere accessory - observe the birth of a lifelong companion.
🐎 About Vegetable-Tanned Leather
Pure natural material tanned with plant-based tannins from mimosa - entirely chemical-free and environmentally responsible.
This "evolving leather" develops a rich patina and character through use, maturing alongside its owner.
👜 Saddle Shoulder Characteristics
・Sophisticated construction using 57 leather components
・Recreates the graceful curves of traditional saddlery
・Built to last generations with full repair capabilities
・Entirely handcrafted with exceptional attention to detail
🎬 Chapter Markers
00:00 Introduction: The Iconic "Saddle Shoulder"
00:52 The Beauty of Ageing Vegetable-Tanned Leather
01:17 Cutting Process: Crafting 57 Individual Components
03:14 The Refined Art of Leather Paring
05:37 Hand-Burnishing the Edges to Perfection
10:18 Founder's Passionate Journey into Bag Making
12:19 Precision Hand-Paring Techniques
14:30 Mastering the Saddle's Challenging Curves
17:04 Hand-Stitching: The Final Touch of Excellence
18:38 Traditional Water-Moulding Technique
20:48 The Completed Masterpiece: Saddle Shoulder
🌐 Featured Workshop
ITAGAKI Co., Ltd.
Location: 113 Horooka-cho, Akahira City, Hokkaido, Japan
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/uuL23gHFZCnEp...
A Hokkaido atelier specialising in "evolving leather" since establishment. The marque exclusively employs vegetable-tanned cowhide. Founder Eizo Itagaki discovered this leather's beauty during his apprenticeship and established the company at age 47 with the mission: "Preserve craftsman techniques for future generations using authentic materials."
Official Website: https://www.itagaki.co.jp
Online Shop: https://www.itagaki.co.jp/shopping/
Featured Product "Large Saddle Shoulder": https://www.itagaki.co.jp/products/it...
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[Heritage Craftsmanship] 57 Components Unite in Perfect Harmony - The Saddle Shoulder by Hokkaido's Itagaki
Step inside the workshop of Itagaki, Hokkaido's distinguished leather goods manufacturer. We document the meticulous creation of their signature "Saddle Shoulder" bag - the masterpiece that inspired the company's founding.
How does one capture the elegant curves of an equestrian saddle in rigid, durable vegetable-tanned leather? The founder dedicated 18 months to solving this puzzle. This extraordinary bag, assembled from 57 individual leather pieces by skilled craftspeople, represents the pinnacle of traditional British-inspired leatherworking heritage.
Witness leather being cherished and time-honoured techniques preserved. More than a mere accessory - observe the birth of a lifelong companion.
🐎 About Vegetable-Tanned Leather
Pure natural material tanned with plant-based tannins from mimosa - entirely chemical-free and environmentally responsible.
This "evolving leather" develops a rich patina and character through use, maturing alongside its owner.
👜 Saddle Shoulder Characteristics
・Sophisticated construction using 57 leather components
・Recreates the graceful curves of traditional saddlery
・Built to last generations with full repair capabilities
・Entirely handcrafted with exceptional attention to detail
🎬 Chapter Markers
00:00 Introduction: The Iconic "Saddle Shoulder"
00:52 The Beauty of Ageing Vegetable-Tanned Leather
01:17 Cutting Process: Crafting 57 Individual Components
03:14 The Refined Art of Leather Paring
05:37 Hand-Burnishing the Edges to Perfection
10:18 Founder's Passionate Journey into Bag Making
12:19 Precision Hand-Paring Techniques
14:30 Mastering the Saddle's Challenging Curves
17:04 Hand-Stitching: The Final Touch of Excellence
18:38 Traditional Water-Moulding Technique
20:48 The Completed Masterpiece: Saddle Shoulder
🌐 Featured Workshop
ITAGAKI Co., Ltd.
Location: 113 Horooka-cho, Akahira City, Hokkaido, Japan
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/uuL23gHFZCnEp...
A Hokkaido atelier specialising in "evolving leather" since establishment. The marque exclusively employs vegetable-tanned cowhide. Founder Eizo Itagaki discovered this leather's beauty during his apprenticeship and established the company at age 47 with the mission: "Preserve craftsman techniques for future generations using authentic materials."
Official Website: https://www.itagaki.co.jp
Online Shop: https://www.itagaki.co.jp/shopping/
Featured Product "Large Saddle Shoulder": https://www.itagaki.co.jp/products/it...
💫 Available in 40+ Languages!
Enable subtitles to watch in your preferred language.
📱 Mobile: Tap "︙" (top right) → Select "Captions (CC)" → Choose language
💻 Computer: Click "⚙️ Settings" (bottom right) → "Subtitles" → Choose language
📺 TV: Press "Options" or "Settings" on remote → Select "Captions (CC)" → "Auto-translate" → Choose language
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New films every Tuesday & Friday at 4PM JST showcasing Japan's finest artisans globally!
Thank you for watching! Your support is greatly appreciated!
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👍 LIKE to show your support
💬 COMMENT your thoughts
📤 SHARE to spread the culture
@making-z
-----------------------------------------------------
Production & Copyright
S-Pool, Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime: 2471)
Contributing to sustainable society through regional revitalisation
and traditional culture preservation across Japan.
For filming requests & enquiries:
📩 makingz.awc@gmail.com
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#itagakileather #britishcraftsmanship #saddlebag #vegetabletanned #hokkaidoheritage #handstitched #artisanmade #patinadevelopment #heirloomquality #sustainableluxury #ethicalfashion #madeinjapan #leathercraft #heritagebrands #handmadeinJapan #fineleathergoods #luxuryleather #saddlery #traditionalcraft #japanesecraftsmanship #mastercraftsman #leatherworkshop #britishheritage #timelessdesign #investmentpiece #slowfashion #craftedbyhand #atelierwork #japaneseartistry #premiumleather