Vintage kimono clutch - Gold mizuhiki

Vintage item

Details & Origin

This vintage clutch is made of traditional Japanese textiles, woven from silk and lamé threads which together give this bag a very particular shine. You can notice the bag changes colours in different lights. Though it’s gold, it sometimes appear as if it was silver.

The inside is made of plain silk satin and the whole clutch is consolidated with a sturdy structure.

The motif on the front is embroidered with golden threads. It represents an abstract flower and the deign evoques the art of mizuhiki, the paper and metal trhears that are used to decorate envelopes and offerings.

Condition

Used. Good condition except for a stain on the back of the bag (see last photo). It doesn’t show when it’s worn but the price is calculated a bit cheaper fort this reason.

Size

• 22,5 cm long

• 11,5 cm high

• 4 cm depth

• Inner pocket 13 x 6 cm

• Front compartment 22 x 9 cm

• Opens with a silver snap button.

Sourced in Miyazaki, Kyushu.