MOTSU is a bag series by IKUTA KABAN, developed by Ikuta Co., Ltd., a school backpack manufacturer founded in 1950 in Ikuno-ku, Osaka City. Launched in September 2022, it was named after the action of carrying or holding something. The lineup centers on tote bags made from Japanese vegetable-tanned leather and includes ELU and BUCKET. Drawing on techniques developed through school backpack manufacturing, artisans finish each bag by hand, from leather cutting to sewing. Guided by IKUTA KABAN’s philosophy, “Layers of Time: Connecting Stories,” the brand emphasizes long-lasting use and standard design in its Japanese-made bags.
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- 2020
Year
Brand
Category
Description
2020
IKUTA KABAN
Parent brand
Bags
A derivative series expanding into hand-carried bags
MOTSU is a tote-focused series derived from IKUTA KABAN. Announced as a “new series” in 20
MOTSU is a tote-focused series derived from IKUTA KABAN. Announced as a “new series” in 2022, its name comes from the act of holding or carrying, and it was launched with two models, ELU and BUCKET. In contrast to SEOU, which centers on rucksacks and backpacks, it expands the range of offerings to everyday bags carried by hand. It shares IKUTA KABAN’s genuine leather materials and artisan manufacturing background, while being officially presented as a standalone series that illustrates ways of using bags beyond those limited to carrying them on one’s back.
2020
Parent brand
IKUTA KABAN
Bags
A derivative series expanding into hand-carried bags
MOTSU is a tote-focused series derived from IKUTA KABAN. Announced as a “new series” in 20
MOTSU is a tote-focused series derived from IKUTA KABAN. Announced as a “new series” in 2022, its name comes from the act of holding or carrying, and it was launched with two models, ELU and BUCKET. In contrast to SEOU, which centers on rucksacks and backpacks, it expands the range of offerings to everyday bags carried by hand. It shares IKUTA KABAN’s genuine leather materials and artisan manufacturing background, while being officially presented as a standalone series that illustrates ways of using bags beyond those limited to carrying them on one’s back.
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Frequently asked questions about MOTSU
Country of origin, founding year, categories and parent brands.
MOTSU is from Japan.
MOTSU was founded in 2022.
MOTSU covers the following categories: Bags.
MOTSU is a sub-brand of IKUTA KABAN.