Rangiku 乱菊 Chrysanthemum Vintage Obi Silk Tote in Beige Champagne Gold

Name: Rangiku 乱菊 Chrysanthemum Vintage Obi Silk Tote in Beige Champagne Gold
Brand: AYUKO TOKYO
SKU: AT-TT-02607-006-001
Price: 118.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product Description

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

Rangiku chrysanthemums unfold across both sides in soft beige and champagne-gold, creating a restrained floral composition with a gentle metallic sheen.

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

Why It’s Special

Vintage obi silk: Vintage fukuro obi (100% silk with metallic threads)
Motif and palette: Rangiku chrysanthemums unfold across both sides in soft beige and champagne-gold, creating a restrained floral composition with a gentle metallic sheen.
One of a kind: Handcrafted in Japan as an individual piece from a selected section of vintage textile.

Dimensions

Height: 21 cm (8.3”)
Width (top): 29 cm (11.42”)
Width (bottom): 19 cm (7.48”)
Depth: 10 cm (3.9”)

Materials & Construction

Outer: Vintage fukuro obi (100% silk with metallic threads)
Handles: Vintage obijime cords (silk)
Lining: Coordinated inner fabric
Structure: Full firm interfacing throughout
Base: Inserted board for extra stability
Closure: Magnetic snap closure
Inner pocket: 1 compartment sized for phones or cards
Tag: Individually color-matched from nearly 100 shades of premium Japanese leather, then hand-branded one by one

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

While the obi and cords are carefully selected from vintage stock, slight age marks may remain — these are embraced as part of the textile’s story and authenticity.