HOZU BAG HISTORY
Retired paragliders.
After years of flight, the fabric eventually reaches the end of its life in the sky.
Rather than discarding these materials, HOZU BAG reconsiders them as resources with the potential for a new purpose.
Materials once carried by the wind are brought back into everyday life.
Through this transformation, new value emerges.
This initiative began in Kameoka, Kyoto, following the city's Plastic Waste Zero Declaration in 2018.
Used paragliders are collected, carefully reworked within the local community, and transformed into bags.
Retaining the memory of the material while giving it a new form.
An ongoing exploration of how objects can continue to exist and evolve over time.
Name Origin
HOZU takes its name from the Hozu River, which flows from Kameoka to Arashiyama in Kyoto.
Like the river, the project seeks to connect place, people, and time through a continuous flow.
ITEM / TOTE BAG M
A medium-sized tote designed to carry the essentials of daily life.
With enough room for clothing, a lunch box, a water bottle, and other everyday items, it adapts easily to a variety of situations, from trips to the gym to outdoor gatherings.
COMPOSITE CUT
COMPOSITE CUT is a series developed to maximize the use of retired paraglider fabric with minimal waste.
Each piece features a patchwork composition made from three randomly selected colors. Because the placement of the fabric varies with every cut, the color balance and arrangement are unique to each bag.
No two pieces are exactly the same, making every bag one of a kind.
Dimensions
W40 × H26 × D18 cm
Handle Length: 62 cm
Measurements may vary slightly.
Please Note
Color transfer may occur through friction, particularly on darker fabrics or printed areas.
Avoid prolonged contact with moisture, as damp or wet conditions may cause color transfer or fading.
