Vintage leather hand pouch - Okinawa bingata

Vintage item

Details & Origin

This vintage pouch, or small handbag, is made of genuine leather consolidated with a sturdy structure. The colourful motif printed on the leather resembles the motifs of ‘bingata’, a traditional textile from Okinawa.

It was originally designed to be worn with a kimono, but of course, its beautiful retro style can be enjoyed with any outfit.

The inside is made of plain black satin with 2 small inner pockets.

Condition

Used. Very good conditions, no noticeable damage. It is a bit flattened from being stored for many years, but it doesn’t alter its beauty, it will get better after being used a few times again.

Dimension

• 18 cm long

• 13 cm high, 28 with the handle

• 3 cm depth at the top, 7 cm at the bottom

• 2 Inner pockets 12 x 6 cm (one of them has a zip)

Sourced in Kyoto, Japan.