Aomori's "BLUE LINK PROJECT" (1 Furukawa, Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, TEL 017-752-8375 ) will launch the "Aomori Ai x Nanbu Sakiori aiori" series on September 4th. has released a new product "Chokotto Bag".

The company handles daily necessities using Aomori Ai, which is grown without pesticides in the prefecture. A little bag is a shoulder type with a gusset of 7 to 8 cm. The president of the company, Masumi Fukushi, said, "We wanted you to take it with you when you go out for a short time, so we made it a size that can hold a plastic bottle."

The Chokotto bag is a series of products in collaboration with the Nanbu Sakiori Preservation Society "Sakiori style", and the design, production of the Sakiori fabric, and sewing are performed. Yukata from a closed inn is dyed with Aomori indigo and used for Sakiori. So far, we have sold items such as tote bags, business card holders, cafe aprons, cushions, etc.

In addition, the company has collaborated with local companies to combine local resources with Aomori indigo to create “Aizome Linen Stole”, indigo and burdock herbal tea “Aiai Chacha”, and pesticide-free Aomori indigo powder. We are also developing products such as dry confectionery “Aiaikaka”.

Mr. Fukushi said, "Using a traditional technique called 'Tsuzure weaving', we created a vivid color design. Beautiful upcycled products breathe new life into old cloth. All products are handmade and one-of-a-kind. I want you to experience the texture of Sakiori,” he said with a smile.

The price is 23,100 yen.