With a Century-Long Legacy: Traditional Craftsmanship Passed Down Through Three Generations
Inden, cultivated in Katsushika after being introduced from India.
These stylish accessories are beloved by the people in the downtown area.

Inden is a deerskin product that originated in India, is dyed with Indian chintz patterns, and boasts a history of 400 years. Favored by notable samurai warlords of the Sengoku period, this craft later evolved with the innovation of new lacquering techniques, allowing for the use of colored lacquer and resulting in a diverse range of products. For example, these include traditional items like shingenbukuro drawstring bags, domaki wraps, kinchaku bags, sen-ire coin purses, and tabakoire cigarette cases, as well as modern items such as wallets, gamaguchi clasp purses, handbags, and belts.

Inden Yabe was established in 1924 (Taisho 13), and the traditional craft has been passed down through three generations. Inden, a traditional craft, has been cherished by many Japanese people, including samurai from the Sengoku period, for use in armor breastplates and fukigaeshi helmet wings. The exquisite texture of carefully selected deerskin, the unique patterns, and the lustrous shine of urushi (lacquer) come together harmoniously to create a series of exceptional products.

Since 1966 (Showa 41), when the current-generation owner began learning the traditional techniques of manufacturing Inden from his predecessor, he has been enthusiastically working on creating new patterns, producing products that not only preserve the essence of traditional Japanese designs but also harmonize with Western styles. Inden involves applying lacquer to deerskin, a process that requires expert craftsmanship to evenly coat the surface. Achieving a beautiful lacquer finish on the deerskin involves a delicate balance of temperature and humidity. Each piece is meticulously crafted, drawing upon a century of our accumulated experience so you can enjoy the rich texture of Inden, made from deerskin and lacquer.

Inden Yabe Co., Ltd.
Yusuke Yabe
3-21-7 Tateishi, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo 124-0012
TEL: 03-3695-6460
indenyabe@msn.com
http://inden-yabe.com/