LOEWE x Suna Fujita Panda Intarsia Puzzle Handbag

The mini Puzzle bag is part of the LOEWE × Suna Fujita 2023 Holiday Collection. Crafted from bottle green satin calfskin, it features intricate leather marquetry depicting playful pandas and bamboo motifs, showcasing the perfect fusion of exquisite leather craftsmanship and Eastern aesthetics.

· Suna Fujita Ceramic Studio ·

LOEWE’s 2023 holiday collection collaborates with Kyoto-based ceramic studio Suna Fujita, bringing the artist’s whimsical creatures and dreamy landscapes to life on bags and accessories.

Suna Fujita Ceramic Studio was founded in 2005 by Japanese ceramic artists Shohei Fujita and Chisato Yamano in rural Kyoto. Their work draws inspiration from nature, childhood memories, dreams, and life with their son and dog, resembling three-dimensional storybooks carved onto ceramic pieces.

· Leather Marquetry ·

The bag features an Eastern-inspired “Bottle Green” background adorned with leather marquetry and hand-painted panda 🐼 and bamboo 🎋 motifs, creating playful scenes that bring smiles.

LOEWE doesn’t simply print patterns on bags but uses leather marquetry to embed designs into the leather, with hand-stitched edges creating dimensional, layered visual effects.

LOEWE began using leather marquetry in 2016. The process involves laser-cutting leather pieces of different colors and textures, which artisans then assemble like a puzzle, ensuring uniform thickness for seamless integration.

Opening the bag reveals more surprises – playful pandas tumbling across the canvas lining, along with special edition Suna and butterfly printed leather tags.

· The Puzzle Bag ·

The Puzzle bag was Creative Director Jonathan Anderson’s first handbag design for LOEWE, debuting in the 2015 Spring/Summer menswear show. Inspired by jigsaw puzzles, it combines geometric leather pieces into three-dimensional forms, balancing LOEWE’s craftsmanship heritage with avant-garde aesthetics.

Jonathan Anderson

LOEWE Creative Director

• Born1984
• NationalityNorthern Irish
• EducationLondon College of Fashion
• CareerFounder of JW Anderson (2008-present), LOEWE Creative Director (2013-present)

Each Puzzle bag comprises over 90 components, with leather cut into precisely calculated geometric shapes via hand or laser cutting. After edge-painting, gluing, stitching, and shaping through 524 steps, even master craftsmen with 50 years’ experience require at least 10 hours to complete one.

The new Puzzle bag features softer satin calfskin and simplified stitching compared to the classic version, with single topstitching replacing double stitching. The edges appear folded rather than angular, reducing weight while maintaining structure.

· Carrying Options ·

True to its name, the Puzzle bag offers versatile carrying options – shoulder, crossbody, handheld, or clutch – with its flexible structure folding into multiple configurations.

The bag includes short handles and a detachable, adjustable leather strap to accommodate different styles and body types.

· What Fits Inside ·

Despite its mini size, the Puzzle bag offers surprising capacity. The fully lined interior features matching panda-print canvas that complements the exterior design.

We tested the bag with a notebook, tissues, iPhone, key pouch, perfume, lipstick, and book – the 250g weight makes it effortlessly practical for daily use.