{"product_id":"flowing-water-floral-vintage-obi-silk-tote","title":"Flowing Water \u0026 Floral Vintage Obi Silk Tote","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Japan from a vintage silk fukuro obi, this one-of-a-kind structured tote reinterprets a formal kimono textile for contemporary use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlowing water moves through softly layered floral motifs, creating contrast between dynamic currents and quiet blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe clean, structured form allows the woven textile and its pattern placement to remain the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy It’s Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage obi silk:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage fukuro obi (100% silk with metallic threads)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif and palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowing water moves through softly layered floral motifs, creating contrast between dynamic currents and quiet blossoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Japan as an individual piece from a selected section of vintage textile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeight: 21 cm (8.3”)\u003cbr\u003eWidth (top): 29 cm (11.42”)\u003cbr\u003eWidth (bottom): 19 cm (7.48”)\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 10 cm (3.9”)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOuter: Vintage fukuro obi (100% silk with metallic threads)\u003cbr\u003eHandles: Vintage obijime cords\u003cbr\u003eLining: 100% silk lining made from the reverse fabric of the same vintage obi\u003cbr\u003eStructure: Full firm interfacing throughout\u003cbr\u003eBase: Inserted board for extra stability\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Magnetic snap closure\u003cbr\u003eInner pocket: One compartment made from the patterned front silk of the same obi, sized for phones or cards\u003cbr\u003eTag: Individually color-matched from nearly 100 shades of premium Japanese leather\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBehind the Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bag is created through a cross-generational craft process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAyako, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a small-batch object that preserves the character of vintage Japanese silk while giving it a clean, contemporary form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNotes on Vintage Textiles\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the obi and cords are carefully selected from vintage stock, slight age marks may remain. These are embraced as part of the textiles’ history and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AYUKO TOKYO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48781877575837,"sku":"AT-TT-02607-068-001","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/8473\/7181\/files\/il_fullxfull.8303916516_jb47.jpg?v=1786263416","url":"https:\/\/ayukotokyo.myshopify.com\/products\/flowing-water-floral-vintage-obi-silk-tote","provider":"AYUKO TOKYO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}