Gold red vintage Japanese silk clutch bag styled with blue sunglasses and gold pen

Gold Red Kimono Silk Clutch Bag - Vintage Japanese Fan Purse

£75.00
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Gold red vintage Japanese silk clutch bag styled with blue sunglasses and gold pen
  • Gold red vintage Japanese silk clutch bag styled with blue sunglasses and gold pen
  • Front view of gold red kimono silk clutch bag with all-over fan pattern
  • Back view of gold vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with small fan and flower pattern
  • Close-up of tiny Ōgi fan, flower and bamboo design woven into gold kimono silk
  • Side view of gold red envelope clutch showing folded concertina sides in bright gold.
  • Gold red kimono silk clutch bag shown with iPhone 14 Pro Max for scale
  • Open gold red clutch bag showing cream silk lining and interior pockets, some age spots.
  • Gold red vintage Japanese silk clutch bag styled with blue sunglasses and gold pen
  • Front view of gold red kimono silk clutch bag with all-over fan pattern
  • Back view of gold vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with small fan and flower pattern
  • Close-up of tiny Ōgi fan, flower and bamboo design woven into gold kimono silk
  • Side view of gold red envelope clutch showing folded concertina sides in bright gold.
  • Gold red kimono silk clutch bag shown with iPhone 14 Pro Max for scale
  • Open gold red clutch bag showing cream silk lining and interior pockets, some age spots.
Gold Red Kimono Silk Clutch Bag - Vintage Japanese Fan Purse

Gold Red Kimono Silk Clutch Bag - Vintage Japanese Fan Purse

  • Gilt-thread fan design
  • Bamboo and flower details
  • c.1970s Japanese vintage
£75.00

Shipping calculated at checkout | 30 Day Returns

A flutter of tiny fans moves across muted gold kimono silk, picked out with red, flowers and bamboo details. This one of a kind vintage Japanese purse carries the good-luck symbolism of Ōgi fans into a delicate clutch bag with enough shimmer for special occasions, and enough detail to reward a second look.
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 22cm x 12cm x 4cm / 8.7" x 4.7" x 1.6"
  • Exterior: Muted gold woven kimono silk with Ōgi fan, flower and bamboo design in red and bright gold
  • Interior: Cream silk
  • Storage: One main compartment with two interior pockets
  • Closure: Silver-tone stud fastening
  • Carry Style: Strapless envelope clutch
  • Unique Piece: One of a kind
  • Age: Mid-Shōwa period, c.1970s
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition with some age spots inside, 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 Fan symbol on this piece mean?

Ōgi / Sensu (扇)

The fan symbolises growth, prosperity and unfolding good fortune.

Its widening form, opening gracefully outward from a narrow base, represents expansion and a future filled with possibility, making the fan an enduring auspicious motif in Japanese design.

Associated with court culture, dance and ceremony, fans also evoke elegance, refinement and celebration.
Ōgi fan motif woven in gold and silver thread on vintage Japanese kimono silk, symbolising prosperity and good fortune

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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