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February 25, 2021
New Collection of Kurokawa Kaban Kobo's "Habataku? Randoseru" Available | KUROKAWA KABAN
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Kurokawa Kaban's Randoseru: Over 100 Years of History
Kurokawa Kaban has unveiled its new collection of randoseru for the 2022 school year. The meticulous attention to detail, born from the company's long history of crafting these bags, results in items that are gentle on children. The website has also been revamped, making it easier to compare each randoseru.
Text by WASEDA Kosaku (OPENERS)
Combining Craftsmanship with Durability and Beauty
Kurokawa Kaban was founded in the Meiji era as a specialty bag store in Toyama. Known for their blend of usability and durability, they became the leading bag specialty store in "Sogawa San-chome," a major commercial hub on the Sea of Japan coast, earning strong local support.
Randoseru have been around for over 100 years, and they remain a long-selling item meticulously crafted by Kurokawa Kaban. The perfect functional beauty, born from artisanal skill, reflects the breath of history that Kurokawa Kaban embodies.
Eighteen years ago, the "Habataku? Randoseru" (Flapping? Randoseru) was created to reduce the physical burden on children caused by the increasing size of school materials. Since then, it has been continuously updated based on customer feedback, resulting in randoseru that are larger, lighter, yet still durable and resistant to rain and snow.
These randoseru are made using carefully selected materials, with meticulous hand-stitching and craftsmanship. The detailed handiwork, characteristic of "workshop-style randoseru," achieves a perfect balance of beauty and durability.
Each product comes with a "Passport" guaranteeing its Japanese origin, a serial number for individual identification, and a quality guarantee card. This ensures six years of repair support.
Website Renewed for Easier Navigation. Find Your Perfect Randoseru.
To showcase the appeal of the "Habataku? Randoseru,"
the dedicated randoseru websitewas relaunched on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. New models were announced simultaneously.
The revamped site now allows users to select products not only by model but also by color, showing which models are available in a chosen hue. New features include a "Compare Specs" section, offering at-a-glance details on materials, weight, and color options for each model, and a page illustrating the size differences between the "Big" and "Wide" models.
The 2022 "Habataku? Randoseru" collection features six lines.
These include the premium "Takumi Series," the tactile "Bridle Series," the "Cordovan Series" generously using high-quality cordovan, the "Smooth Cowhide Series" balancing gloss and practicality, the "Shibo Cowhide Series" designed to resist scuffs, and the "Clarino®F Series" made from lightweight yet durable Clarino material.
Among these, new additions include lightweight Big Light models in "Smooth Cowhide" and "Shibo Cowhide," as well as a large-capacity Wide+ model in "Shibo Cowhide." These more practical options expand the already diverse lineup.
Additionally, new colors have been added to the "Lightweight Clarino®F Wide+" and "Cordovan Wide" models. These thoughtful details are designed to ensure children enjoy their six years of school commutes.
After graduation, Kurokawa Kaban offers a semi-custom remaking service for randoseru. Customers can choose between a "Mini Randoseru" or a set comprising a "Pen Case, two Leather-Wrapped Ballpoint Pens, and a Strap," all crafted from a single used randoseru.
The company believes that cherishing and using items for a long time contributes to ecology. To this end, they avoid peak production times and remake each randoseru by hand. This commitment reflects their philosophy of creating products that accompany children from their school entrance through graduation and into their future.
Kurokawa Kaban Randoseru Dedicated Website
Renewal Date | Wednesday, February 24, 2021
URL | https://www.kurokawa-kaban.com/randoseru/
Takumi Series
- Colors | Japanese Full Cordovan (2 colors), Chōkan Kaban Cordovan Big (2 colors)
- Price | Japanese Full Cordovan ¥198,000, Chōkan Kaban Cordovan Big ¥158,000 (all prices exclude tax)
- Release Date | Thursday, March 25, 2021, 10:00 AM~
Bridle Series
- Colors | 1 color
- Price | ¥138,000 (excluding tax)
- Release Date | Thursday, March 25, 2021
Cordovan Series
- Colors | Cordovan Big Glossy (2 colors), Big (14 colors), Wide (4 colors)
- Price | Cordovan Big Glossy ¥138,000, Big ¥118,000, Wide ¥98,000 (all prices exclude tax)
- Release Date | Friday, March 26, 2021, 10:00 AM~ *Glossy models available from Thursday, March 25, 2021, 10:00 AM~
Smooth Cowhide Series
- Colors | Big (14 colors), Big Light (8 colors), Wide (14 colors)
- Price | Big ¥78,000, Big Light ¥78,000, Wide ¥68,000 (all prices exclude tax)
- Release Date | Saturday, March 27, 2021, 10:00 AM~
Shibo Cowhide Series
- Colors | Big (12 colors), Big Light (8 colors), Wide+ (14 colors)
- Price | Big ¥78,000, Big Light ¥78,000, Wide+ ¥78,000 (all prices exclude tax)
- Release Date | Sunday, March 28, 2021, 10:00 AM~
Clarino Series
- Colors | Clarino®F Wide+ (12 colors)
- Price | ¥58,000 (excluding tax)
- Release Date | Sunday, March 28, 2021, 10:00 AM~
