Why We Love It

This large cotton tote bag features an exuberant red carp artwork by esteemed contemporary visual artist Hideki Kimura. The koi carp is a symbol of luck, prosperity, and good fortune in Japanese culture, and Kimura’s original hand-painted murals can be seen in Osaka’s historic Japanese garden Taiko-En.

The 100% cotton textile is dyed using traditional tenassen hand-screen printing by skilled Kyoto artisans.This time-consuming process gives the koi artwork its vivid colors and expressive depth, which digital printing simply cannot replicate.

Designed for effortless daily use, this large tote bag features a practical water-repellent nylon lining and a convenient three-compartment inner pocket to keep your items perfectly organized.

Why Choose a Tote Bag from Ki Yan Studio?

Hideki Kimura, the "rock star" painter from Kyoto, blends Japan’s rock music scene with traditional culture in his dynamic art. Located in Kyoto's Gion district, Ki Yan Studio offers unique personal goods like clothing, tableware, and stationery, all featuring Kimura's distinctive murals. His iconic designs, inspired by East Asian symbols such as carp fish and lotus flowers, bring a vibrant touch of Kyoto's artistic heritage into your everyday life.

Details

• Cotton fabric tote bag
• 3 interior pockets
• Made in Japan
• Free Signature Musubi gift-wrapping
• Outer: 100% cotton; lining: 100% nylon; handle backing: polypropylene
• Dimensions: Top width 17" (44 cm) / bottom width 13" (33 cm) × Depth 5½" (14 cm) × Height 11½" (29 cm); handle length: 19¾" (50 cm)