Metallic gold Japanese kimono silk envelope clutch with stylised red butterflies, shown in styled flatlay

Gold Japanese Kimono Silk Envelope Clutch - Red Butterflies

£85.00
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Metallic gold Japanese kimono silk envelope clutch with stylised red butterflies, shown in styled flatlay
  • Metallic gold Japanese kimono silk envelope clutch with stylised red butterflies, shown in styled flatlay
  • Gold Japanese silk envelope clutch with red and pale gold butterfly design
  • Metallic gold silk reverse of vintage Japanese envelope clutch showing slight dent
  • Detail of the woven metallic gold kimono silk clutch with red butterflies motif.
  • Side view of metallic gold Japanese silk envelope clutch
  • Original vintage mirror in original wrapping inside Japanese silk clutch with interior pockets in buttercream silk.
  • Original Nishijin label inside vintage Japanese kimono silk clutch
  • Gold butterfly Japanese silk clutch shown with iPhone 14 Pro Max for scale
  • Metallic gold Japanese kimono silk envelope clutch with stylised red butterflies, shown in styled flatlay
  • Gold Japanese silk envelope clutch with red and pale gold butterfly design
  • Metallic gold silk reverse of vintage Japanese envelope clutch showing slight dent
  • Detail of the woven metallic gold kimono silk clutch with red butterflies motif.
  • Side view of metallic gold Japanese silk envelope clutch
  • Original vintage mirror in original wrapping inside Japanese silk clutch with interior pockets in buttercream silk.
  • Original Nishijin label inside vintage Japanese kimono silk clutch
  • Gold butterfly Japanese silk clutch shown with iPhone 14 Pro Max for scale
Gold Japanese Kimono Silk Envelope Clutch - Red Butterflies

Gold Japanese Kimono Silk Envelope Clutch - Red Butterflies

  • Nishijin label inside
  • c.1970s Japanese vintage
  • Original mirror in original wrapping
£85.00

US duties prepaid | Shipping calculated at checkout | 30 Day Returns

Stylised red butterflies sweep across glowing metallic gold kimono silk, giving this one of a kind vintage Japanese envelope clutch an elegant sense of movement. Complete with its original mirror and a Nishijin label, linking it to Kyōto’s renowned silk-weaving tradition, it feels like a particularly special find, the sort of vintage piece whose beauty is matched by the pleasure of knowing you found something exceptional.
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 22cm x 12cm x 3.5cm / 8.7" x 4.7" x 1.4"
  • Exterior: Metallic gold kimono silk with stylised red and pale gold butterflies
  • Interior: Butter silk
  • Storage: Two compartments with two interior pockets
  • Closure: Snap fastening
  • Carry Options: Clutch style
  • Unique Piece: One of a kind
  • Age: Mid-Shōwa period, c.1970s
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition with a slight dent to the reverse, shown in the photographs

Please note: Styling accessories are not included. Original vintage mirror in original wrapping is included with this bag. iPhone 14 Pro Max shown for scale only.
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.

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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