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Takumi Shimamura Monacca Bag


$265.00 Released January, 2003

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Unique wood design. Lightweight.

The Cons:No shoulder strap. Pricey, doesn't open wide.

Seeking to develop applications for wood, industrial designer Takumi Shimamura delivers this unique briefcase made of ecological thinned Japanese cedar. Designed to accommodate laptops, the bag has sturdy canvas edges and interior, a handle with leather covering, double zippers, and inner pockets.

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Product Shot 2 Because of the wood material, each bag is hand stitched. It has a water repellent finish and is easy to clean with a damp cloth. The bag can fit up to a 17" Powerbook.

This bag was designed by Takumi Shimamura in 2003. Shimamura is known for his innovative use of thinned cedar as an alternative material in unexpected applications. The laptop bag is a perfect example of his commitment to environmentally friendly products as well as stylish options for the "treehuggers" among us.

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  • 5

    Unique wood design

  • 3

    Lightweight

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  • 4

    No shoulder strap

  • 1

    pricey, doesn't open wide

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raven6k
raven6k: #takumi_shimamura_monacca_bag Charming and attractive but way too expensive! Aug 24, 07
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Special K
Special K: #takumi_shimamura_monacca_bag This thing is sweet man. I could really use something like this to add some class to my business life. (Although the only thing I keep in my briefcase is a sleeve of crackers, a la Kramer) Mar 1, 07
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