Masterpiece Japan

Masterpiece is a company who specialized in making bags. Ranging from backpack, to messenger bag or tote bag. All the bags are hand made in Japan, by master in the industry and using material of very high quality. They do cross over with other brand but all the product are focused highly in functionality.

I've lately acquired a backpack, as well as a small shoulder bag from them. Both of them are using the Harris Tweed as the material. At spots which might get regular tearing, such as the bottom of the bag, it is reinforced by some leather. The leather is dyed naturally, without using harmful chemicals. The touch of the leather is very buttery and soft. This matches nicely with the tweed.

All the edges are nicely sew and the tweed they use are nicely presented. Resulted in a bag which has a "winterly" feel. The zipper is silky smooth which you can open and close with ease. The top outer pocket of the backpack has a short grip, it helps you to pull the zipper straight so you can pull easily.

I like the size of the bags. Both are not intent to bring extensive amount of stuff but definitely sufficient for daily commue. And since it is thin, it stay close to yourself and won'tmake you looking bulky.

The smaller shoulder us also amazing. I am getting thus as I usually need to take something with me, especially when I am going out with my daughter. There aren't a lot but not as little that can dump them all into pockets of shirts and pants. This serve the purpose nicely and I can still managed to take my D80 together with the essential with me.