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Bumbag - Gold Leaves & Pines

US$140.00

Mikan original bumbag, made of vintage obi silk and new materials. Light, sturdy & water-resistant.

The motif represents a folding screen painting, as if gold leaves were applied on the backdrop, and the natural elements painted on top, with a beautiful sense of detail.

The original obi is visible below. You can see that I purposely selected the “quieter” pieces of the motif, with only natural elements represented (water flowing and pine trees). I wanted to bring attention to the highly textured backdrop, with the scaly pattern that typically appears when gold leaves are applied. Empty space also makes the natural geometry of pines stand out.

The rest of the obi show interesting historical scenes, and another bumbag will also feature them, linked at the bottom of this page.

Materials

  • Front: Nishijin-ori jacquard silk & lamé

  • Back : resistant 3D mesh polyester & nylon mix, olive green

  • Golden zipper

  • Wide, adjustable and removable nylon strap (50 cm x 170 cm / 19.6 in x 67 in) gold & green

Details

  • height: 19 cm in the centre front

  • width: 18 cm at the bottom, 29 cm at the widest

  • depth: up to 15 cm

  • 2 front compartments

Mikan original bumbag, made of vintage obi silk and new materials. Light, sturdy & water-resistant.

The motif represents a folding screen painting, as if gold leaves were applied on the backdrop, and the natural elements painted on top, with a beautiful sense of detail.

The original obi is visible below. You can see that I purposely selected the “quieter” pieces of the motif, with only natural elements represented (water flowing and pine trees). I wanted to bring attention to the highly textured backdrop, with the scaly pattern that typically appears when gold leaves are applied. Empty space also makes the natural geometry of pines stand out.

The rest of the obi show interesting historical scenes, and another bumbag will also feature them, linked at the bottom of this page.

Materials

  • Front: Nishijin-ori jacquard silk & lamé

  • Back : resistant 3D mesh polyester & nylon mix, olive green

  • Golden zipper

  • Wide, adjustable and removable nylon strap (50 cm x 170 cm / 19.6 in x 67 in) gold & green

Details

  • height: 19 cm in the centre front

  • width: 18 cm at the bottom, 29 cm at the widest

  • depth: up to 15 cm

  • 2 front compartments

The original Obi

The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji, written in the early 11th century by Murasaki Shikibu, a lady-in-waiting at the Heian court, is often considered the world's first novel. It is renowned for its exquisite illustrations, which have inspired Japanese artists and craftsmen for centuries. As always, the obi weavers are no exception, and this obi is one of the most beautiful specimens I purchased.

The background is woven with golden threads, creating a square-scale pattern. This design symbolizes the application of gold leaf, referencing traditional folding screen paintings where gold leaf is often applied to the background.

Available items from the same Obi

iPad sleeve - Golden Garden
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iPad sleeve - Golden Garden
US$90.00

Mikan original creation.

This bag was handcrafted in my studio in Kyoto, using vintage Japanese obi silk.

Features

Highly padded, this sleeve will protect your iPad or other tablet brand by giving it a snuggly hug.

Motif and fabric details

The motif represents a bridge over a water stream, surrounded by pine trees. The background is covered with a textured scaly pattern as if this were in fact a painting on a gold-leaf-covered folding screen.

Materials

  • Obi textile 90% silk, 10% lamé

  • Inner lining 100% silk

Dimension

It can fit an 11-inch tablet with a thin case.

Made in Kyoto, with love ♡