Ichizawa Shinzaburo Hanpu's purple is slightly reddish in color and is a subtle hue like that of violas, wisterias, and iris.
The purple brings to mind the simple, almost fragile beauty in nature.

Originally our purple was called “Emperor color” by our craftspeople.
This was because we used to make bibs from purple canvas for the big horse race named Emperor’s Cup.
Later in around the 1990s, the color was slightly adjusted to better suit bags.

From the left No.168 (Medium), S-17 purple (Beige), H-15 (purple)

Although at first it is a low-key and serene color, over use, the color gradually lightens.
You can enjoy the subtle change in color unique to canvas as the bag ages.

Right: Well used 12-year-old R-08 purple (Gray)

From the left: No.168 (Medium), 17D, No.26, R-05 (Large), B-02

Z-33 Wrapping for tea ceremony paper/gift money

Z-32 Card holder

Japanese people have long preferred and used purple wrapping for carrying envelopes of gift money whether it is for a wedding or a funeral.
Our Z-33 is an extremely useful wrapper that can be use instead of the more traditional silk ceremonial cloth used for wrapping envelopes of gift money to be given at weddings or funerals.
In the business scene, Z-32 is perfect for imparting an understated, poised impression.

Our purple bags are a subtle addition of color that is elegant and which
can be used not only for special occasions but everyday life as well.