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Sunami Shoten

Igusa Bag IKAGO Tote Bag All Natural

Igusa Bag IKAGO Tote Bag All Natural

Regular price ¥13,750
Regular price Sale price ¥13,750
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Condition:
Brand New.

Sunami Toru Shoten

Founded in 1886, Toru Sunami Shoten was originally a gosa manufacturer in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture.
In Kurashiki, the birthplace of Hanagoza, there was a thriving Igusa agriculture and Igusa product industry, but with the decline of the production area, Sunami Shoten stopped making gosa and now makes Igago, a basket made of Igusa.
Mr. Sunami, the fifth generation of the family, has been making ikago since he was a child, learning from his grandmother.

Originally, the basket was called "yami-kago" because it was used as a shopping basket in the black market after the war. Yami-kago can be found in any region and were made from materials available in that region. In Kurashiki, people used to weave yami-kago as a domestic occupation by twisting parts of igusa, which were discarded during the manufacture of igusa products, into ropes.

Igusa is always breathing, so its softness changes depending on the humidity of the day. On a rainy day, it absorbs moisture and expels it on a sunny day. On a rainy day or a humid day, the Igusa may feel a little stiff. Because it is breathing, it is easy to get a habit of shape, but it will soften again as you use it.

Ikago is made of Igusa, the same material used in tatami mats. Therefore, after a few years, the color of the ikago will change to brown, just as tatami mats are burned. At that time, the grease from your hands will make it shiny, and the corners of the basket will become slightly rounded and flexible. I hope you will enjoy the aging process of the basket.

-Please use a brush or a dishcloth to clean it if it gets dirty.
-If you are using it in a humid place, please dry it in the shade with good ventilation.
-After a few years, the color of the fabric will change to brown and it will become more supple. Please enjoy the change over time.

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Remote Areas
In case of remote areas, we will ask for extra shipping charge.

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Arranging After Payment
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If short, we send an invoice for the balance and if over, refund the excess.

Combined Shipping
We can accept combine shipping for all orders made within 7 DAYS from the 1st order.

Handling Time
We need 1-4 days to move the items from our shops/warehouse to our international shipping office.
In the case we need to take some items from makers/wholesalers, there is some possibility to take 5-7 days or more days.

Delivery Service
EMS/EXPRESS MAIL SERVICE
DHL EXPRESS
FedEx
will be recommended because it is traceable, fully insured and faster.
AIRMAIL/ePACKET
You can choose these for Light Small Orders.

Airmail and ePacket are available for LESS THAN 2000g respectively.
Airmail is recommended ONLY for products with LESS VALUE than around 3000JPY because we CAN NOT REFUND when the parcel gets lost, stolen and damaged.
ePacket recommended only for less value than anywhere around 6000-10000JPY considering insurance can cover up to 6000JPY.
we CANNOT REFUND MORE THAN 6000JPY
when the parcel gets lost, stolen and damaged.

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Shipping Charge and Duration Table

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We cancel your order if we do not get all these information within 7 days.

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Shipping Arrange Request Form

***Do not worry to close your order and make payment before asking us to arrange.
We will refund or send another invoice for the difference to adjust.

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On items canceled or returned for a refund and changes after we capture payment with because of the buyer's circumstance, there will be a 5% refund fee for the refund amount.
That's why PayPal and other payment providers don't return the settlement fee to us when we refund the money to you.

Restocking Fee:
After the items are moved from our shops and suppliers, on items canceled or returned for a refund and changes with because of the buyer's circumstance, there will be a 15% restocking fee.
And we do not refund any shipping charges once the items are shipped out from our international shipping office.
The buyer is also responsible for all cost sending the item back.

Return Policy:
We do not accept a return, exchange, in case of damage or loss, the actual damage cost will be COMPENSATED within the amount shipping insurance can cover.
If you choose Airmail with no insurance no tracking, you CAN NOT receive any compensation.

Return Conditions
1) For "Brand new" condition items: They must be in new condition. Returns on damaged or scratched merchandise WILL NOT be accepted.
2) All product packaging (boxes, manuals, warranty cards, etc.) and certificates of authenticity must be returned with the item. Any items returned without original documentation will be rejected. DO NOT deface original cartons or packaging in any manner. We will not accept a return if the packaging is not in its original condition.
3) Watches that have been resized, damaged or otherwise altered after delivery WILL NOT be accepted for return.
4) Returns are permitted within 30 DAYS from the date of receipt of goods. All Shipping, Handling, and Insurance charges are NOT REFUNDABLE.
***Even if we offer free shipping for the item, we refund the balance after deducting the postage for the ORIGINAL SHIPPING/HANDLING charge.
5) Shipping and handling charges for returning items will be borne by the buyer.
6) Insure the shipment for the value of the merchandise and ship your return with a signature shipping service.
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