Vintage kimono hand pouch - Silver & pink rickshaw

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, and the silver outlines intensify.

The motifs represent a rikshaw surrounded by peonies and chrysanthemums. As it was tradition to arrange a rickshaw for the spouses on their weeding day, it’s a pattern that is very present of formal kimono articles.They evoque the wishes of a happy life journey together.

The inside is made of plain silk satin with 2 small inner pockets. The whole bag is consolidated with a sturdy structure.

It opens and closes with a silver chiselled knob clasp and the chain is retractable.

Fabric

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.

Condition

Used. Correct conditions. The frame is slightly scratched on the side (see photo) The rest of the bag is in great condition.

Dimension

• 20 cm long

• 13,5 cm

• 5 cm depth at the largest

• Inner pockets 13 x 6,5 cm and 12 x 7 cm.

Sourced in Miyazaki, Kyushu.