Product Description

Handcrafted in Japan from a vintage silk fukuro obi, this one-of-a-kind structured shoulder bag reinterprets a formal kimono textile for contemporary use.

Blue and gold floral motifs flow over a soft ivory-beige ground, balanced by a structured silhouette and a generous gusset.

The clean, structured form allows the woven textile and its pattern placement to remain the focus.

Why It’s Special

• Vintage obi silk: Vintage silk fukuro obi woven with metallic threads
• Motif and palette: Blue and gold floral motifs flow over a soft ivory-beige ground, balanced by a structured silhouette and a generous gusset.
• One of a kind: Handcrafted in Japan as an individual piece from a selected section of vintage textile.

Dimensions

Height: approximately 22 cm / 8.7 in
Width at top: approximately 36 cm / 14.2 in
Width at base: approximately 24 cm / 9.4 in
Depth: approximately 12 cm / 4.7 in
Adjustable strap length: approximately 78–140 cm / 30.7–55.1 in
Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly due to the handcrafted construction.

Materials & Construction

Outer: Vintage silk fukuro obi woven with metallic threads
Strap: Adjustable shoulder and crossbody strap
Structure: Firm interfacing for shape retention
Closure: Magnetic snap beneath the flap
Interior: One pocket divided into two compartments
Tag: Premium Japanese leather selected to complement the design
Construction: Handcrafted in Japan

Behind the Craft

Each bag is created through a cross-generational craft process.

Ayako, a couture sample seamstress with over 40 years of experience, leads the making. Yuko, trained in kimono and luxury fur tailoring, advises on textile handling. Ayuko, the brand founder and former corporate consultant, designs each piece by translating Japan’s tacit artisanal knowledge into structured modernity.

The result is a small-batch object that preserves the character of vintage Japanese silk while giving it a clean, contemporary form.

Notes on Vintage Textiles

As this piece is made from a carefully selected vintage obi, subtle variations in the weave or minor signs of age may remain. These are considered part of the textile’s history, character, and authenticity.

The pattern placement was carefully selected specifically for this individual bag.