Fabric, a material that envelops time
Fabric, a material that envelops time
── Canvas tells the story of everyday life
Fabric is not just a material.
It warms up the moment you touch it, changes its appearance the more you use it, and before you know it, it has quietly absorbed the time of its owner.
The reason why WABISUKE is attracted to the material canvas is precisely because of its "power to envelop time."
Fabric is a vessel that holds memories and gently embraces the everyday.
Among these materials, canvas is especially one that beautifully bears the weight of time.
In this article, we will explore, from a WABISUKE perspective, how canvas envelops time and what role it plays in our daily lives.
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1. Canvas is a material that creates layers of time
Canvas is characterized by its thickness and strength, which are achieved by tightly weaving thick threads.
The texture seems to convey the feeling that time is gradually building up.
• Hardness at first use
• Softness that gradually becomes familiar
• Creases in the crease
• The oils from your hands soak into the skin, deepening the color.
All of these are evidence that the owner's time has seeped into the canvas.
The appearance of a product is uniform when it is new, but it will change depending on the user's habits and lifestyle.
Canvas is a material that does not "record" time, but rather "absorbs" it and returns it as change.
That's why the more you use it, the more it will develop a unique look that is unique to you.
When WABISUKE works with canvas, we always imagine, "What kind of time will this fabric envelop?"
It is also an act of gazing at the "future memories" that will accompany the owner through their life.
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2. Canvas wraps not objects but "customs" and "atmospheres"
Bags and pouches are tools for carrying things.
But made from canvas, they serve a purpose beyond simple storage.
For example:
• A handkerchief that you always put in before leaving the house in the morning
• A pebble I picked up on a trip
• Your favorite candy to eat during breaks at work
• A small drawing by a child
Canvas gently encases these "fragments of life."
It's not a material value, but rather the habits and attitudes of the owner.
Unlike a rigid box, fabric changes shape to fit the contents inside.
This softness allows us to accept small daily actions and regulate the rhythm of our lives.
When WABISUKE creates canvas products, we ask ourselves, "What kind of lifestyle will this fabric evoke?"
This is because the fabric blends into the owner's life and eventually becomes like "another body" to that person.
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3. The aging of canvas is a reflection of the owner's lifestyle
We often hear about how leather changes over time, but canvas also changes in a variety of ways.
In particular, the high-quality canvas that WABISUKE handles changes its appearance dramatically depending on how it is used.
• Canvases that are exposed to sunlight for long periods of time will fade.
• Canvases used by people who don't mind rain create unique patterns when wet.
• Canvases for people who carry a lot of stuff tend to have rounded bottoms.
• Canvases that are handled carefully will have beautifully creased creases.
Canvas is a mirror-like material that reflects the lifestyle of its owner.
That's why, even if it's the same product, the more you use it, the more it will develop into a unique item that is unique to you.
What WABISUKE values is this sense of "growing."
A product is not a finished product, but rather an "in-progress" entity that moves towards completion together with its owner.
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4. Canvas is also a fabric that "protects" time
The strength of canvas goes beyond just durability.
It also has the power to protect time.
• Protect your important notebook from the rain
• Hold tight to your travel records
• Supporting your daily needs like watching your child grow
Fabrics are used to wrap fragile items and protect them from the outside world.
Among these, canvas is a particularly reassuring material.
WABISUKE canvas products are said to be "comfortable" and "calming,"
This "protective power" may also have an effect on the user's mind.
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5. Choosing canvas means choosing how to spend your time.
When we choose canvas, it's more than just a choice of material.
I think that at a deeper level, we are choosing the kind of time we want to live.
• I want to choose something that will last a long time.
• I want to enjoy change.
• I want something that accepts my habits and lifestyle.
• I like things that I grow attached to the more I use them.
All of these values are related to how we deal with time.
The reason why WABISUKE deals with canvas is
This is because canvas is deeply connected to a way of life that values time.
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6. What WABISUKE canvas aims to achieve
── It's about becoming a "vessel" for your time.
WABISUKE's canvas products are not flashy.
Rather, we want to be quiet, unassuming, and blend into everyday life.
Because the fabric is not the main focus,
This is because the main focus is on "your time" wrapped in fabric.
• Morning rush
• Work tension
• Travel exhilaration
• Peace of mind when returning home
• The temperature when spending time with someone
Canvas will receive and embrace all of these things, nurturing them as memories.
WABISUKE canvas aims to
To be a "quiet vessel" that gently supports your time.
And the more you use it, the more it will grow as a part of your life.
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In conclusion: Fabric envelops time.
And time grows the fabric.
The fabric envelops time,
Time will mature the fabric.
In this cycle, canvas accompanies its owner throughout his life,
Eventually, it will transform into a being that is wrapped up in ``that person's own story.''
WABISUKE loves canvas,
What I want to convey through canvas is,
This is the richness of "living with time."
The fabric that wraps your time,
What kind of expression will he show us from now on?
I hope you enjoy these changes.