Vintage Kimono Clutch - Black Paulownia
Vintage item
Details & Origin
This vintage kimono clutch is made from jacquard woven silk which gives it a very special sheen. You can see that the bag changes colour depending on how the light hits it, and although it looks different in some photos, the colour is black.
The motif represents paulownia crests and turtle shells.
Clutches like this one, entirely made of black fabric, are originally designed for funeral ceremonies and are meant to be elegant but sober. Their monochrome texture makes them look so modern. The inside is made of monochrome silk twill and the entire clutch has a sturdy structure.
Condition
Used item, good condition. No visible damage.
Size
20,5 cm long /7.8 in
11 cm high / 4.3 in
3 cm depth / 1.1 in
Inner pocket 13 x 6 cm / 5.1 × 2.3 in
Opens with a silver snap button.
Sourced in Miyazaki, Japan.
Vintage item
Details & Origin
This vintage kimono clutch is made from jacquard woven silk which gives it a very special sheen. You can see that the bag changes colour depending on how the light hits it, and although it looks different in some photos, the colour is black.
The motif represents paulownia crests and turtle shells.
Clutches like this one, entirely made of black fabric, are originally designed for funeral ceremonies and are meant to be elegant but sober. Their monochrome texture makes them look so modern. The inside is made of monochrome silk twill and the entire clutch has a sturdy structure.
Condition
Used item, good condition. No visible damage.
Size
20,5 cm long /7.8 in
11 cm high / 4.3 in
3 cm depth / 1.1 in
Inner pocket 13 x 6 cm / 5.1 × 2.3 in
Opens with a silver snap button.
Sourced in Miyazaki, Japan.
Vintage item
Details & Origin
This vintage kimono clutch is made from jacquard woven silk which gives it a very special sheen. You can see that the bag changes colour depending on how the light hits it, and although it looks different in some photos, the colour is black.
The motif represents paulownia crests and turtle shells.
Clutches like this one, entirely made of black fabric, are originally designed for funeral ceremonies and are meant to be elegant but sober. Their monochrome texture makes them look so modern. The inside is made of monochrome silk twill and the entire clutch has a sturdy structure.
Condition
Used item, good condition. No visible damage.
Size
20,5 cm long /7.8 in
11 cm high / 4.3 in
3 cm depth / 1.1 in
Inner pocket 13 x 6 cm / 5.1 × 2.3 in
Opens with a silver snap button.
Sourced in Miyazaki, Japan.