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Every child has their own colours, like paints on a palette.
Given a blank canvas, they are free to choose, mix and create a picture that is entirely their own.
At L’Atelier du Cartable, we make school bags to accompany children as they discover who they are.
Each one is thoughtfully crafted to carry their dreams and memories,
becoming something they can treasure for years to come.
Hiromi Hyodo
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For nearly 140 years, we have been dedicated to manufacturing bags.
Every randoseru we design is the result of demanding quality,
from the choice of materials to the stitching and finishes, entirely handcrafted by artisans in our workshops in Japan.
For each model, we create a unique world: custom material development,
color choices, interior lining, down to the smallest details of the clasps and metal accessories.
Designed to accompany children daily, each randoseru combines carrying comfort,
practicality, and storage capacity. Rigorous quality control also guarantees worry-free long-term use.
1887
Origins, in Osaka
Chubei Kato left the paper business and founded Kato Chu Shoten. Japanese leather goods were then still in their very early stages.
1962
An unconventional choice
The company set up shop in Kyomachibori and made school bags its main business.
At the time, the industry only saw it as a simple seasonal item.
2002
The birth of a brand
After more than a century of workshop, the house is structuring its identity. The randoseru becomes a brand in its own right, designed to last.
2016
Europe's course
The company is showcasing its satchels in Paris, at the Maison&Objet and Playtime trade shows. Children's and adult models are being developed for Europe.
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More than a satchel
A randoseru is not just a schoolbag for carrying notebooks and books.
It is the item that accompanies a child on their very first step towards school, towards this new social world opening up to them.
In Japan, it is traditional to keep and cherish the same randoseru for several years, often until the end of primary school.
This habit of taking care of the same item over time is an integral part of the Japanese randoseru culture — a culture that we perpetuate through our expertise.
That's why every action of our artisans, from the choice of materials to the last stitch, is designed to offer a bag capable of accompanying the child throughout their growth.
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