traditional leather handcraft - bunkoya oozeki

Yesterday, I finally had some time to go down to Asakusa to buy a new wallet that I have been wanting to for several months. The shop is off of Nakamise Shopping street that stretches from the Sensoji  Shrine.

This is a traditional handcrafted and handpainted white leather that dates back to the 1800's originating in Himeji city, Hyogo Pref, which is actually my husband's home town. I just love all the patterns from traditional to modern that are all beautifully painted by the artisans. I really had a hard time deciding which one to pick!

Bukoya Oozeki Website (In English)

The cherry trees in Asakusa are just starting to bloom, and I enjoyed my stroll from Asakusa to Kappa Bashi Kitchen street which is about 15 minutes by foot. 

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