大野屋 Dots & Roses — Local services in Takayama

Our host's English proficiency was a welcome contrast to the limited English I've encountered with many young retail staff in Japan. It's a noticeable difference compared to their Chinese counterparts, who often seem to prioritize English language acquisition. Regardless, my wife found a beautiful handbag crafted from Japanese deer leather. Our host explained that this material is often called Koshu Inden or Shikazuki, representing a traditional craft celebrated for its intricate lacquered designs and distinctive, supple texture. He further elaborated on the historical significance of deerskin in Japan, highlighting its centuries-long appreciation for its exceptional softness, remarkable strength, and impressive durability, making it ideal for a variety of goods, from elegant bags and practical pouches to even sturdy armor. As a testament to its longevity, the host proudly showed us his own wallet made from the same exquisite leather, which he has been using for a...

Bought a really nice ladies leather wallet. Was looking for a replacement for ages and was glad to find one that was hand crafted near by with a ‘lifetime’ warranty. Hoping to use it for ages.

They also apparently do carvings into keychains from a photo. But the artist wasn’t there at the end of the day, else we would have gotten two, one for each...

Hi Seller, I bought a leather bag on 29/12/2022 with a kind friendly gentleman, it's a beautiful bag, and I want to get a bigger leather bag that I saw in the store. I already left Japan .Would like to know if you sell bags online, and do you ship the bag oversea for customer? Hope to hear you...