TALA
BOWLING BAG
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Type: SCHOLA Project
Year: 2024
Role: Designer & Leather Artisan
The Tala Bag takes its name from "Talaga," the Indonesian word for lake. Inspired by its calm, structured outline, the bag reinterprets the classic bowling silhouette with angular curves, a wide base, and a tapered form. Clean lines and subtle geometry evoke a sense of fluidity, while minimalist details add a modern, architectural silhouette.
Tala embodies quiet elegance — timeless, but with a fresh, sculptural twist.
DESIGN CONCEPT
Inspiration: A modern exploration of sculptural curves and clean, structured forms.
Key Elements:
- Angular yet flowing curves.
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Modern take on a classic bowling bag.
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Clean, architectural lines.
The goal was to reinterpret a traditional silhouette with soft geometric edges that highlight the interplay between soft curves and structured angles.
TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS
Materials:
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Top-grain cowhide leather
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Faux leather lining (Microfibre)
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Seta (fabric pocket lining)
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Texon 3.0mm
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Salpa 3.0mm, 6.0mm
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Talyn
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TNT
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Seta
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Microfibra
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Zipper
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Braided rope core (cordone)
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Rectangular ring (4pcs)
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Reinforcement tape
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Edge paint
Techniques used:
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Edge painting
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Piping
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Hand stitching – bag handles
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Machine stitching
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Hand pattern making
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Hand pattern cutting
INITIAL SKETCH
Challenge
Maintaining structure in a wide silhouette. The bag’s wide profile is prone to collapse or slouch without internal support.
Solution
Reinforced the base with Talyn and backed the external panels with microfibre to add structure while maintaining the softness of the bag’s silhouette.
Challenge
Ensuring structural integrity where the ciappa is attached to the external panels. The stitching must be able to withstand the tension and weight of the bag.
Solution
Adding a strip of talyn and reinforcement tape behind the external panel, from top to bottom, where the ciappa is sewn, to minimize the tension from the weight of the bag.
Challenge
Aligning the interior lining with the exterior panels. The bag only has one final topstitch that binds the zipper, exterior panels, and lining together. Therefore, it was challenging to align and stitch all three elements together perfectly.
Solution
Each component, the zipper, exterior panel, and lining, was meticulously aligned and secured before stitching, allowing for a clean, seamless final construction.
PROCESS GALLERY
