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ProtoType1 Wide Mix Pearl ◇W21-AISUMICHA, SHIRO, W10-KAKIIRO, USUAO◇

🎨【Prototype】Fortuna Pearl: A Tote Mixing Widths and Colors

  • This piece is a prototype woven by mixing different widths and colors of Fortuna Pearl.
    We focused on using Fortuna Pearl, a material characterized by its silky smooth texture and beautiful, pearl-like luster, to create a depth of color and rhythm in the weave pattern.

🌟 Body Material and Design

  • Base Colors: We used two colors in the 21mm width: "Aisumicha (Indigo Soot Brown)" and "Shiro (White)."
  • Accent Colors: We mixed two colors—"Kakiiro (Persimmon Color)" and "Usu-ao (Pale Blue)"—which were split from the 21mm width band down to approximately 10mm wide.
  • Feature: By combining bands of different widths (approx. 21mm and 10mm) and a total of four colors, we have achieved a rich texture and a unique weave pattern.

👜 Handle Specifications

  • Material: Uses a ready-made synthetic leather (leather-look) handle.
  • Specifications: Total length approx. 55 cm, width approx. 1.8–4 cm.
  • Attachment: Firmly secured with two types of double-sided rivets, φ 9 and φ 12, ensuring both the design balance with the body and durability.
  • Color number
    001F-21022, 001F-21025, 001F-21005, 001F-21049 / Handle: Khaki
  • Rivet
    φ9 double-sided, color: silver antique / φ12 double-sided, color: ivushi
  • W x D x H (cm)
    36.5 x 12 x 23
  • Handle length (cm)
    55
  • Weight (g)
    338
  • Material
    100% Polypropylene / Synthetic Leather / Brass Plated

First Attempt Verification: Wide Mix Pearl Prototype 1

  • This prototype marks my first use of the "Fortuna Pearl" material in a large size, challenging dimensions of approximately 37cm x 29cm.

Challenges of Size and Color

  • Goal: To blend materials of widths other than 15mm, while consciously choosing a color combination that did not overlap with other prototypes.
  • Result (Shape): The shape of the bag itself turned out nicely.
  • Result (Color): However, there was feedback that the color combination was "subtle/iffy." I was reminded that people's perception of color varies greatly, making it difficult to find the optimal combination.

Commitment to the Manufacturing Process

  • Late in the production stage, one piece of material turned out to be too short. I briefly considered finishing it with a joined piece, but realizing that "mediocre completion is unacceptable from the start," I removed the short piece and properly added a new one to complete the weave.

Handle Innovation and Point of Regret

  • Color Selection: Based on the overall image of the bag, I felt a color similar to *usuao* (light blue) would suit it best, so I chose the khaki color for the handle.
  • Backing Customization: For the backing on the inside of the handle, I peeled off and utilized the aesthetically pleasing round green synthetic leather from the handle itself. I did not use the pre-attached foot-folding metal fittings, opting instead to secure it with one φ 12 double-sided rivet and two φ 9 double-sided rivets, aiming for a more meticulous finish.
  • Biggest Regret: Unfortunately, I misplaced the handle's attachment position. It is deeply disappointing to see the visible pinprick-sized marks left by the misaligned holes, which are subtly visible around the handle area.

Future Tasks

  • The mistake in the handle placement, among other things, indicates that there is still significant room for improvement in this Wide Mix Pearl Prototype 1. Taking these lessons to heart, I am committed to further advancing my immature finishing skills in the future.
  • Only one piece of this prototype was created.

Product Code: FMWX-T001

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the "Production History" (製作品歴)?

A1: It is a list compiling our past finished products and prototypes.

  • The "Production History" is a list compiled by Handicrafts Store☆ALAUDAE that allows anyone to view the past finished products and prototypes that have been manufactured, sold, and are now sold out.
  • Here, you can see the brand's journey, design transitions, and technical trial-and-error process. This list will be continually added to and updated as new products and prototypes are created in the future.
Q2: Will products listed in the Production History be sold again (re-produced)?

A2: We may consider re-selling them if there are many requests for production of sold-out items.。

  • If we receive many requests for a re-sale, we will consider re-producing the item.
  • However, the creator also operates a Web development business concurrently, and it can be difficult to secure time for handicraft work when the Web tasks are busy. Therefore, re-sale will be considered only when the creator has sufficient time for handicraft work.
  • Please feel free to send us your requests, such as "We would like this product to be sold again."
Q3: Why do products in the Production History show "Out of Stock"?

A3: This is a display method used to efficiently list our past works.

  • This is a functional display implemented by utilizing the mechanism of the E-Commerce (EC) site to reduce the time required to create new articles for blogs, etc.
  • Please understand that the products listed in the "Production History" currently have no inventory, but they are in a state where re-sale is possible if they are manufactured again.
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