Gold orange vintage Japanese silk clutch bag styled with sunglasses and palm brooch

Gold Orange Kimono Silk Clutch Bag - Vintage Japanese Wave Purse

£75.00
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Gold orange vintage Japanese silk clutch bag styled with sunglasses and palm brooch
  • Gold orange vintage Japanese silk clutch bag styled with sunglasses and palm brooch
  • Front view of gold orange kimono silk clutch bag with layered wave pattern
  • Back view of gold vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with subtle mottled metallic pattern
  • Close-up of layered orange, gold and cream wave design woven into kimono silk
  • Side view of gold orange envelope clutch showing folded metallic gold concertina sides
  • Gold orange kimono silk clutch bag shown with iPhone 14 Pro Max for scale
  • Open gold orange clutch bag showing cream silk lining and interior pocket (feint marks on pocket)
  • Gold orange vintage Japanese silk clutch bag styled with sunglasses and palm brooch
  • Front view of gold orange kimono silk clutch bag with layered wave pattern
  • Back view of gold vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with subtle mottled metallic pattern
  • Close-up of layered orange, gold and cream wave design woven into kimono silk
  • Side view of gold orange envelope clutch showing folded metallic gold concertina sides
  • Gold orange kimono silk clutch bag shown with iPhone 14 Pro Max for scale
  • Open gold orange clutch bag showing cream silk lining and interior pocket (feint marks on pocket)
Gold Orange Kimono Silk Clutch Bag - Vintage Japanese Wave Purse

Gold Orange Kimono Silk Clutch Bag - Vintage Japanese Wave Purse

  • Rare layered wave design
  • c.1970s Japanese vintage
  • Metallic gilt thread
£75.00

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Sunset orange and soft gold in layered waves give this vintage kimono silk clutch bag its beach-glam glow. One of a kind with a gentle metallic sheen, it feels like a holiday treasure: elegant enough for special occasions, relaxed enough for golden-hour cocktails.
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 22cm x 12cm x 4cm / 8.7" x 4.7" x 1.6"
  • Exterior: Gold and orange woven kimono silk with layered wave design and mottled gold back
  • Interior: Cream silk
  • Storage: One main compartment with one interior pocket
  • Closure: Silver-tone stud fastening
  • Carry Style: Strapless envelope clutch
  • Unique Piece: One of a kind
  • Age: Mid-Shōwa period, c.1970s
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with faint lines on the back and very light marks on the interior pocket, shown in the photographs

Please note: Styling accessories are not included. 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

• Europe & Rest of World: 6–10 business days

Shipping rates are calculated at checkout.

US orders include duties and taxes.

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 Wild Wave symbol on this piece mean?

Araumi (荒海)

The wild wave symbol represents resilience, movement and the powerful forces of nature.

Rendered as crashing surf and sweeping currents, Araumi brings energy and drama to Japanese textile design, evoking stormy seas, shifting tides and enduring strength.

Long associated with perseverance and the unpredictability of the natural world, wave motifs reflect Japan’s deep relationship with the ocean.
Wild wave symbol on a gold Japanese vintage obi.

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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