Vintage item
Details & Origin
This clutch is made with the silk of a vintage kimono.
Recycling kimono textiles into bags is very popular nowadays, but artisans like me didn’t invent it! It has been done for decades. Reusing the remnant of a fabric when it is tailor-made ( and a little bit is left) or transforming a used kimono into something new is a way to cherish and respect precious materials.
The motif represents Chrysanthemums and curled waves, hand-painted on the silk with tiny dots. It also features yellow shibori (tie-dye) motifs on one side of the bag, giving it true Sunny Autumn in Japan vibes
Opens and closes with a clasp button.
A silk handle can be pulled out or hidden inside, so you can wear it either as a small handbag or as a carry clutch.
Condition
Used, in good condition, with a noticeable stain on the left side (see the last photo). No damage or tears, and the stain is quite discreet; it doesn’t spoil this vintage piece, in my opinion. Dimension
Sourced in Kyoto, Japan.
Vintage item
Details & Origin
This clutch is made with the silk of a vintage kimono.
Recycling kimono textiles into bags is very popular nowadays, but artisans like me didn’t invent it! It has been done for decades. Reusing the remnant of a fabric when it is tailor-made ( and a little bit is left) or transforming a used kimono into something new is a way to cherish and respect precious materials.
The motif represents Chrysanthemums and curled waves, hand-painted on the silk with tiny dots. It also features yellow shibori (tie-dye) motifs on one side of the bag, giving it true Sunny Autumn in Japan vibes
Opens and closes with a clasp button.
A silk handle can be pulled out or hidden inside, so you can wear it either as a small handbag or as a carry clutch.
Condition
Used, in good condition, with a noticeable stain on the left side (see the last photo). No damage or tears, and the stain is quite discreet; it doesn’t spoil this vintage piece, in my opinion. Dimension
Sourced in Kyoto, Japan.
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