Vintage Kimono Clutch - Autumn Garden
Vintage item
Details & Origin
This clutch is made with the silk of an antique kimono.
Recycling kimono textiles into bags and other small accessories seems very popular nowadays but it is not a new trend. It was always common for kimono owners to turn them into accessories once their family kimono are worn out or if an inherited kimono is not worn anymore. Weavers and sewers knew that the effort they put into their creation was meant to survive through generations.
The motif represents a mix of different plants associated with Autumn including Japanese clover, Natan, and chrysanthemums.
Condition
Used, as good as new. Excellent condition, no noticeable damage.
Dimension
22 cm long / 8.6 in
11 cm high / 4.3 in
3 cm depth / 1.1 in
2 Inner pockets 12 x 6 cm / 4.7 × 2.3 in
Shown in photos with an iPhone 11
Sourced in Kyoto, Japan.
Vintage item
Details & Origin
This clutch is made with the silk of an antique kimono.
Recycling kimono textiles into bags and other small accessories seems very popular nowadays but it is not a new trend. It was always common for kimono owners to turn them into accessories once their family kimono are worn out or if an inherited kimono is not worn anymore. Weavers and sewers knew that the effort they put into their creation was meant to survive through generations.
The motif represents a mix of different plants associated with Autumn including Japanese clover, Natan, and chrysanthemums.
Condition
Used, as good as new. Excellent condition, no noticeable damage.
Dimension
22 cm long / 8.6 in
11 cm high / 4.3 in
3 cm depth / 1.1 in
2 Inner pockets 12 x 6 cm / 4.7 × 2.3 in
Shown in photos with an iPhone 11
Sourced in Kyoto, Japan.
Vintage item
Details & Origin
This clutch is made with the silk of an antique kimono.
Recycling kimono textiles into bags and other small accessories seems very popular nowadays but it is not a new trend. It was always common for kimono owners to turn them into accessories once their family kimono are worn out or if an inherited kimono is not worn anymore. Weavers and sewers knew that the effort they put into their creation was meant to survive through generations.
The motif represents a mix of different plants associated with Autumn including Japanese clover, Natan, and chrysanthemums.
Condition
Used, as good as new. Excellent condition, no noticeable damage.
Dimension
22 cm long / 8.6 in
11 cm high / 4.3 in
3 cm depth / 1.1 in
2 Inner pockets 12 x 6 cm / 4.7 × 2.3 in
Shown in photos with an iPhone 11
Sourced in Kyoto, Japan.