Vintage 1960s Japanese pink and white geometric beaded handbag with beaded handle

Beaded Evening Bag -1960s Japanese Pink White Glass Beaded Clutch

£95.00
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Vintage 1960s Japanese pink and white geometric beaded handbag with beaded handle
  • Vintage 1960s Japanese pink and white geometric beaded handbag with beaded handle
  • Vintage Japanese beaded handbag with geometric design on white background, back view.
  • Vintage Japanese beaded clutch bag in pink and white with accessories on white
  • Side view of vintage Japanese beaded handbag showing structured shape and metal closure
  • close up of vintage Japanese beaded bag showing beadwork in white and pink and the ornate silver metal frame closure
  • Interior of vintage Japanese beaded handbag with pink silk lining and interior pocket with silver trim
  • Close-up of intricate pink and white glass beadwork detailing the clutch’s textured surface and bishamonten kikko geometric pattern
  • Vintage 1960s Japanese pink and white geometric beaded handbag with beaded handle
  • Vintage Japanese beaded handbag with geometric design on white background, back view.
  • Vintage Japanese beaded clutch bag in pink and white with accessories on white
  • Side view of vintage Japanese beaded handbag showing structured shape and metal closure
  • close up of vintage Japanese beaded bag showing beadwork in white and pink and the ornate silver metal frame closure
  • Interior of vintage Japanese beaded handbag with pink silk lining and interior pocket with silver trim
  • Close-up of intricate pink and white glass beadwork detailing the clutch’s textured surface and bishamonten kikko geometric pattern
Beaded Evening Bag -1960s Japanese Pink White Glass Beaded Clutch

Beaded Evening Bag -1960s Japanese Pink White Glass Beaded Clutch

  • c.1960s Japanese vintage
  • Hand beaded on both sides with tiny glass beads
  • Found in Osaka, Japan
£95.00

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A fully glass-beaded vintage Japanese evening bag in pearlescent white and soft pink, patterned with Bishamonten Kikkō hexagons. Thousands of tiny seed beads cover both sides and the handle, giving the bag a beautiful weight and shimmer. Associated with Bishamonten, one of Japan’s Seven Gods of Fortune, this one of a kind vintage purse brings a little lucky sparkle to special occasions.
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 20cm x 15cm x 4cm / 8" x 6" x 1.5"
  • Exterior: Fully beaded with tiny pearlescent white and pink glass beads in Bishamonten Kikkō hexagon pattern
  • Interior: Pink silk
  • Storage: One main compartment with two interior pockets
  • Closure: Decorative silver-tone filigree clasp
  • Hardware: Silver-tone decorative metal frame and clasp
  • Carry Options: Fixed beaded handle
  • Unique Piece: One of a kind
  • Age: Mid-Shōwa period, c.1960s
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition; slight discolouration in small areas of the beading and one tiny mark on an interior pocket, shown in the photographs
Returns

If your piece isn’t right, you’re welcome to return it within 30 days of delivery for a refund.

To be eligible, returns should be:

• unused and in original condition

• in original packaging
 where possible
• accompanied by proof of purchase

• sent using a tracked service

To arrange a return, please contact us via our Contact Form with your order number.

For change-of-mind returns, the item cost and standard outbound shipping will be refunded. Return postage is the customer’s responsibility.

If your item arrives faulty or incorrect, all delivery costs will be refunded.

As returns remain your responsibility until received, we recommend using a fully insured tracked service.
Shipping

All pieces are carefully packaged and dispatched from our London studio (UK).
Orders are sent using tracked and insured services.

• Dispatch time: 1–2 business days

• UK delivery: 2–3 business days

• USA & Canada: 5–8 business days

• Australia & New Zealand: 6–8 business days

• Rest of World: 6–10 business days

Shipping is calculated at checkout.

US prices include import duties, which are prepaid before delivery, so there are no additional customs charges on arrival.

Other international customers may be responsible for local customs charges.
Ethical Production

Each bag is a carefully sourced vintage Japanese find, selected for its craftsmanship, character, and history.

• Genuine vintage pieces dating from the 1930s onwards

• Sourced in Japan with respect for their cultural heritage

• Preserved and offered as found, with minimal intervention

• Limited in number — once gone, it cannot be repeated

A new chapter for an object that has already lived one life.

Packaging is fully recyclable, with materials chosen to reduce environmental impact wherever possible.
Care

Your vintage bag is made from delicate materials and should be handled with care:

• Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve colour

• Avoid overfilling to maintain structure

• Store in a cool, dry place when not in use

• Do not machine wash or tumble dry

• Professional cleaning by a specialist is recommended

Made from authentic vintage Japanese textiles and materials, each item may show gentle signs of age. This is part of its character and history.

What does the hexagon pattern on this piece mean?

Kikkō (亀甲)

The hexagon pattern represents longevity, good fortune and protection.

Inspired by the shell of the tortoise, one of Japan's most sacred animals and believed to live ten thousand years.

An ancient motif, kikkō can also be found on Samurai armour designs.
Hexagon pattern on Japanese silk textile inspired by tortoiseshell (Kikkō)

Mid Showa period Japanese textile era, c.1950s–1960s, featured in Kimono Living vintage silk pieces

Mid-Shōwa Period

The Shōwa era spanned 1926 to 1989, its name meaning 'enlightened peace' — a period of extraordinary contrast, from wartime turbulence to postwar renaissance. Many of our textiles date from the heart of this era.

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