2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Unbound

Entrant

BAGTREE

Category

Fashion Design - Bags

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

Drawing inspiration from the expansive poetry of Eastern nomadic civilization, the product weaves the free-spirited essence of horseback cultures into the demands of modern travel. Embracing the effortless elegance embodied in the design philosophy of “seeking in nature,” the bag can transition seamlessly between urban architecture and open wilderness, accompanying its wearer back to an unconstrained state of travel.

In terms of details, the product reimagines the intuitive gesture of reaching into a sleeve, transforming the Mongolian deel’s iconic “horse-hoof cuff” into a clean magnetic closure—replacing tedious zippers to enable smooth, effortless access on the move. Patch pockets integrate elements including horse reins for equestrian sports and decorative rivets from Zodog (traditional Mongolian wrestling attire), lending the bag a structured, sculptural presence while reinforcing the side panels for load-bearing support to prevent sagging or deformation. The top tab draws its contours from the silhouette of Zodog, elegantly connecting the bag body and shoulder straps. The flowing tail structures on both sides mimic the ribbons of nomadic attire, draping naturally with each step. Additionally, zippered pockets and slip pockets are thoughtfully placed on the front, back, and interior of the bag, ensuring that items of all sizes are neatly organized and easily within reach.

Selected from world-class tanneries, Grade-A top-grain cowhide serves as the core material, its fine pores and natural textures echoing the raw vitality of nomadic civilization. Through vegetable tanning and water-based dyeing, it fully preserves its original texture details and fiber integrity. With time and daily use, it gradually develops a warm, rich patina unique to its owner—a living testament to personal history and the beauty of age.

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