{"product_id":"safety-matches-elephant-vintage-japanese-matchbox-sling-bag","title":"Safety Matches Elephant Vintage Japanese Matchbox Label Sling Bag  Burma Label","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrinted in Japan. Made in Burma.\u003c\/em\u003e Six words that tell the story of an entire trade era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis vivid red-ground elephant label is a genuine artifact from the Ichinichi archive — produced during the height of Japan's pre-war matchbox export industry, when Japanese printers supplied labels for goods distributed across Southeast Asia. The engraved elephant at center, flanked by portrait medallions, is classic Meiji-era commercial illustration: precise, bold, and built to be noticed on a market stall shelf from across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNow it sits on the front pocket of a deep navy sling bag — the red and ivory of the label cutting clean against the blue, exactly the way a good label should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor the Japanese vintage enthusiast, the retro Asia collector, the daily carry minimalist who wants one bag that does everything and looks like nothing else out there. This label has crossed borders before — it was made for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEvery design in the Ichinichi Collection comes from a personal archive of original Japanese matchbox labels spanning 1880 to 1940. The Burma export labels are among the most historically layered in the collection — printed in Japan, distributed through colonial Southeast Asia, and virtually forgotten until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Carry It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThree zippered compartments hold your keys, wallet, phone, camera, and daily essentials with room to spare. Switch the adjustable strap to the D-ring on either side for left or right shoulder carry. Cross-body, single-shoulder, or however your day demands it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDimensions: 14.5\" (L) × 9\" (W) × 4\" (H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaterial: 100% polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCompartments: 3 zippered compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHardware: Durable plastic D-rings, zipper closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStrap: Adjustable, reversible left\/right carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eColor: Navy blue with black hardware — the red label graphic lands with maximum contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ICHINICHI.STORE","offers":[{"title":"14.5\" × 9''","offer_id":48587020009700,"sku":"12259191513236597607","price":84.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0802\/5548\/4132\/files\/16293799005792172460_2048.jpg?v=1774455326","url":"https:\/\/ichinichi.store\/products\/safety-matches-elephant-vintage-japanese-matchbox-sling-bag","provider":"ICHI-NICHI STORE ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}