Carving Tribes is a Japanese bag brand that began developing the carving bags, a staple of GRACE CONTINENTAL, as an independent brand in fall 2014. Operated by Island Co., Ltd., it focuses on leather bags and wallets, with a signature technique in which artisans hand-carve patterns into leather and finish the pieces with hand stitching. Its best-known style is Maestra, and the brand continues to release series made from cowhide that develops a patina with use. Known for its carving bags, it continues to take on new challenges, including collaborations with “Special” around the world.
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- 1997
Year
Brand
Category
Description
1997
GRACE CONTINENTAL
Parent brand
Clothing
An independent line expanding the brand’s specialization in bags
Carving Tribes is an independent bag and goods brand that originated from the carving bags
Carving Tribes is an independent bag and goods brand that originated from the carving bags developed by GRACE CONTINENTAL since the brand was founded in 1997. The carving bags were developed as a standalone brand, and a dedicated store opened in 2014. Centered on distinctive bags with hand-carved patterns and hand-stitched finishes, the brand also offers related accessories such as wallets and pouches, extending GRACE CONTINENTAL’s area of specialization beyond apparel. While Grace Class focuses on high-quality clothing and dresses, and Diagram on urban apparel, Carving Tribes continues to operate as an independent line responsible for the brand family’s iconic bags and leather goods.
1997
Parent brand
GRACE CONTINENTAL
Clothing
An independent line expanding the brand’s specialization in bags
Carving Tribes is an independent bag and goods brand that originated from the carving bags
Carving Tribes is an independent bag and goods brand that originated from the carving bags developed by GRACE CONTINENTAL since the brand was founded in 1997. The carving bags were developed as a standalone brand, and a dedicated store opened in 2014. Centered on distinctive bags with hand-carved patterns and hand-stitched finishes, the brand also offers related accessories such as wallets and pouches, extending GRACE CONTINENTAL’s area of specialization beyond apparel. While Grace Class focuses on high-quality clothing and dresses, and Diagram on urban apparel, Carving Tribes continues to operate as an independent line responsible for the brand family’s iconic bags and leather goods.
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Country of origin, founding year, categories and parent brands.
Carving Tribes is from Japan.
Carving Tribes was founded in 2014.
Carving Tribes covers the following categories: Bags, Wallets.
Carving Tribes is a sub-brand of GRACE CONTINENTAL.