These Indigo Fabric Straps Add Japanese Tradition to Your Timepieces

Crafted by leather specialists, Simple Union.

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Looking to add a bit of Japanese tradition to your favorite timepieces, Hong Kong-based handcrafted leather specialists Simple Union have designed a range of special indigo fabric straps. Crafted from antique Japanese boro textiles dating back to the Meiji era in the late 1800s, each strap has undergone traditional Japanese resist dye techniques and are one-of-a-kind. Featuring traditional Katazome motifs such as flowers and birds, the straps can be custom-made to fit anything from your favorite Rolex to your Apple Watch.

For interested fans, head over to Simple Union’s website to purchase.

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