Indigo-dyed Deerskin leather goods

Many wild animals cause severe damage to the environment in the Iya area, making hunting a necessity. The filmmaker, Tsuta Tetsuichiro, decided to make further use of these hunted animals by utilizing their skins, mainly that of deer. These leather products are manufactured and dyed with natural indigo, and the depth of the indigo increases with age as it comes into contact with the air. Each product is unique in texture and fibre, making for a beautiful and valuable product.