{"product_id":"super-water-repellent-azuma-bag-azuma-asakura-senpu","title":"AZUMA Water-Repellent Azuma Bag 65cm | ASAKURA SENPU","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eAZUMA Super Water-Repellent Azuma Bag: A Traditional Japanese Bag That Shrugs Off Rain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/azu-24-3-2.jpg\" alt=\"AZUMA water-repellent azuma bag in Check Peach carried on the shoulder with an umbrella\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSuper water-repellent:\u003c\/b\u003e protects your shopping from sudden rain and repels stains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLasts:\u003c\/b\u003e keeps its water repellency even after 100 washes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBreathable and quick-drying:\u003c\/b\u003e each thread is treated, not coated with plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLight and compact:\u003c\/b\u003e about 105 g (3.7 oz) and folds small enough to carry every day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 65 × 65 cm (25.6 × 25.6 in) laid flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade in Kiryu, Japan\u003c\/b\u003e by Asakura Senpu, maker of NAGARE furoshiki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade by Asakura Senpu in Kiryu, Gunma\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAZUMA is made by \u003cb\u003eAsakura Senpu\u003c\/b\u003e, a dyeing company in Kiryu, Gunma Prefecture, a city long known for its textiles, and the maker of the super water-repellent furoshiki brand \u003cb\u003eNAGARE\u003c\/b\u003e. They have reborn traditional Japanese cloth goods with modern technology and design, aiming for a new and beautiful way of living. \u003ca href=\"\/en-kr\/blogs\/interviews\/asakura-senpu-nagare-the-super-water-repellent-furoshiki-from-kiryu\"\u003eRead our interview with Asakura Senpu\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKeeps Your Things Dry in a Sudden Shower\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as an eco bag for a quick trip to the shops, and you no longer need to worry when it starts to rain. The super water-repellent fabric keeps your belongings dry on the way home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/azu-24-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman carrying the AZUMA azuma bag in Check Peach under an umbrella in the rain\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eMachine Washable – Repellency That Lasts 100 Washes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it gets dirty, simply put it in the washing machine. The \u003ci\u003edewelry®\u003c\/i\u003e super water-repellent finish is highly durable and keeps repelling water even after 100 washes. (Please do not use bleach, as it weakens the water repellency.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/azu-24-3-4.jpg\" alt=\"Water beading up on the super water-repellent fabric of the AZUMA bag\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater-Repellent, Not Waterproof – and Why That Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA waterproof coating covers the whole fabric, filling the gaps between the fibers, so it loses breathability and its soft feel. A water-repellent finish treats each individual thread instead, so the fabric sheds water that is not under strong pressure while staying breathable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs long as you do not squeeze it, you can even carry water in it like a bucket – handy outdoors or as part of an emergency kit. And because it breathes, it dries quickly after washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/azu-24-3-5.jpg\" alt=\"AZUMA bag in Solid Pear Yellow used to carry drinks and vegetables at a picnic\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Is an Azuma Bag?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Edo period, as Western culture reached Japan, people who admired Western bags began sewing furoshiki and tenugui cloths together to make bags of their own. This is said to be the origin of the \u003ci\u003eazuma-bukuro\u003c\/i\u003e. \"Azuma\" refers to the people of Edo (old Tokyo), and the name means \"a bag full of the wisdom of the people of Edo.\" Today it makes a thoughtful little gift to say thank you to someone close to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4784\/6735\/files\/azu-24-3-3.jpg\" alt=\"Woman carrying the AZUMA bag in Flower Lavender on a city street\" style=\"max-width:100%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck Peach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVase Orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Lavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoundstooth Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Moegi Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid Pear Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamellia Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamellia Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine washable with ordinary detergent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use bleach (it degrades the water repellency) or fabric softener (it absorbs water and can block the water-repellent effect).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf fabric softener was used by mistake: rinse in water or lukewarm water for about 10 minutes, then spin-dry, dry (sun or tumble), and iron at medium temperature (about 160°C \/ 320°F) to restore the repellency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil and dirt reduce the water repellency – if the bag gets oily or dirty, please wash it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not put sharp objects, liquids or very heavy items inside, as they may damage the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from fire, and avoid long exposure to direct sunlight, which may cause discoloration or deformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 65 × 65 cm (25.6 × 25.6 in), laid flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. 105 g (3.7 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Super water-repellent (dewelry®)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDesigns:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 (see options)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMade by:\u003c\/b\u003e Asakura Senpu, Kiryu, Gunma, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I machine-wash it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Use regular detergent and avoid bleach and fabric softener. The water repellency lasts even after 100 washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it waterproof?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is super water-repellent, not coated, so it stays breathable and dries quickly. Water under strong pressure (such as when squeezed) can pass through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow big is it, and what fits inside?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaid flat it is about 65 × 65 cm (25.6 × 25.6 in). It holds everyday shopping such as drinks, vegetables or a lunch box, and folds down to palm size when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs there a larger cloth for wrapping?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes – the \u003ca href=\"\/en-kr\/products\/super-water-repellent-furoshiki-nagare-96cm-asakura-senpu\"\u003eNAGARE Water-Repellent Furoshiki 96cm\u003c\/a\u003e from the same maker can be tied into a bag or used to wrap gifts. See also our guide: \u003ca href=\"\/en-kr\/blogs\/guides\/how-to-wrap-a-furoshiki\"\u003eHow to Wrap a Furoshiki\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size may vary slightly. 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