Vintage kimono clutch - Great wave pastel

Vintage item

Details & Origin

This vintage clutch is made of traditional Japanese textiles, woven from silk and metallic threads which together give this bag a very particular shine. You can notice the bag changes colours in different lights.

Often produced by Obi artisans, but unlike most Obi fabrics, these accessory textiles (to be used for clutch and shoes) are designed to be strong and resist friction over the years of use.

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

The motif represents waves in the stye of ukiyo-e painting, reminding us of the most famous one of all: The great wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai.

Condition

Used. Good conditions apart from little mark on the inside pocket that is due to a tag (see photo 6). The price is calculated accordingly.

Size

• 22 cm long

• 12 cm high

• 3 cm depth

• 2 Inner pockets 13 x 6 cm & 12,5 x 4 cm

• Opens with a silver snap button.

Sourced in Nara.