HOZU BAG HISTORY Retired paragliders. After years of flight, the fabric eventually reaches the end of its life in the sky. Rather than discarding these materials, HOZU BAG reconsiders them as resources with the potential for a new purpose. Materials once carried by the wind are brought back into everyday life. Through this transformation, new value emerges. This initiative began in Kameoka, Kyoto, following the city's Plastic Waste Zero Declaration in 2018. Used paragliders are collected, carefully reworked within the local community, and transformed into bags. Retaining the memory of the material while giving it a new form. An ongoing exploration of how objects can continue to exist and evolve over time. Name Origin HOZU takes its name from the Hozu River, which flows from Kameoka to Arashiyama in Kyoto. Like the river, the project seeks to connect place, people, and time through a continuous flow. ITEM / FLAG FUROSHIKI 75 × 75 A versatile furoshiki cloth sized for everyday use. At 75 × 75 cm, it can be used in a variety of ways—from a compact shopping bag or secondary carryall to wrapping and organizing personal belongings while on the move. Its defining feature is flexibility. Rather than serving a single purpose, it can be folded, wrapped, and adapted to suit different needs and situations. Suggested Uses As a compact reusable shopping bag For wrapping a change of clothes when traveling or participating in sports activities As a thoughtful gift for those interested in sustainability and mindful living Dimensions 75 × 75 cm Measurements may vary slightly.
