Hi my name is Fontane. I create Itchyichi as meaning of "handmade no.1". "Itchy" stands for "hands are too itchy without sewing"; and "ichi" is the meaning of "no.1" in Japanese. I wish people could easily remember the name of my shop because of their same pronunciation, that's how my shop's name came up.

Patchwork and hand sewn stitches are always perfectly matched. Especially with denim, when it’s dyed, bleached or with frayed edges, it’s really worth to be redesigned. I love making purses by patching different kind of fabrics and leather, which makes my works more durable and unique. This is the magic of making old stuff into new and become attractive again. That’s why I love vintage style! Furthermore, I also use brand new fabrics with retro patterns and leather with natural scratches. Mix and match is my theory of production.

Why do I think that handmade is so special? Handmade means making goods by a person or a small group of member, but not by a large team of workers. It is not a mass production like making everything the same. That’s the reason of handmade products are always one of a kind. For example, factories usually don’t produce complicated patchwork bags because it takes too much time and labor. Special designs are always found from handmade.
We love to sew. We are selling handmade bags and accessories. The inspiration of our products are drawn from vintage style all around the world. Such as Boro stitching techniques from Japan and handbag with bamboo handles from 60's to 80's fashion trend. We also love to combine leather and fabric to create fusion of modern and vintage products.