// bread-carrying culture
In Paris, the baguette has long become part of the city’s visual code. It isn’t hidden in a bag—it’s carried under the arm, wrapped in paper, or tucked into special cloth or lace pouches. This utilitarian item has gradually transformed into almost an accessory.
Moscow also has its own bread shape designed for portability—the kalach. The bread shape itself incorporates the ergonomics of a portable object.
// use cases
Format: small handbag / clutch Carriage: via the integrated clutch handle Closure: zipper in the main body compartment Capacity: phone, card/wallet, keys, lipstick Material: genuine leather Decoration: sesame seeds (embossed into the leather with a punch), lace ribbon Construction: molded, voluminous body
from the first sample—to a small series
Creating the wooden block and checking the patterns—this is the most labor-intensive part of the development, which is done only once. The same set can be used for a subsequent series.
