TA-DAAN The Rucksack (two-in-one)

Materials: The net is made from 100% tear-resistant Sisal Agave fibre. The extra thick leather straps come from German cattle and were tanned using natural methods. The high-quality lining is sewn in a local workshop by people with disabilities.

Technique: This Cho’jac rucksack was lovingly made and exclusively braided of Sisal cacti by hand through the Mayan peoples in Chiapas, Mexico. Then it was further processed in traditional workshops in and around Berlin.

Measurements:
The net is ca. 40 cm long with a width of 30 cm, and stretches further depending on its contents.

Weight 0.9 kg
Crafted in Germany

In the mountains of Mexico, the ancient craft of making net bags has survived to the present day. The nets are made by hand over a period of several weeks, in which natural sisal leaves are transformed into the extremely stretchy Cho’jac bag. Traditionally, the net bag is worn with a single leather strap across the forehead in order to transport heavy loads. The rucksack is the modern form of the Cho’jac: pure handcraft, made from natural materials, each piece is stylish, practical, and one-of-a-kind. This Cho’jac item was lovingly made, exclusively by hand, in traditional workshops in and around Berlin.

In general, good quality leather does not require frequent care. Your Cho’jac item likes nothing better than to be worn frequently. Due to the movement of your body, and ongoing wear, the leather is constantly massaged and thus remains nice and supple. It’s a similar story for the hand-woven net of your Cho’jac. The longer it is worn, the softer the Agave twine becomes.

We would not advise you to use any impregnating sprays. Good leather is allowed to get wet. When placed flat or on a clothes hanger and allowed to dry thoroughly with good ventilation, there should be no damage to the product. If you happen to be caught in a downpour, wipe off the moisture with a lint-free cloth (not to rub it dry, but in order to spread the moisture evenly). Allow your Cho’jac item to then slowly dry out.

We principally use leather with a natural, untreated surface. Changes to the colour and the surface which occur over time are highly desired. This patina demonstrates the life of your leather goods and allows them to age with grace.

If the leather does at some point happen to feel dry and dull, we recommend a colourless oil-based cream. Please apply it thinly and evenly across the entire surface. Then remove excess cream with an absorbent cloth. If scratches appear on the surface, these can be lightly filled in with a shoe cream in a similar colour (please first test on a small unnoticeable area).