Vintage Japanese silk clutch bag in gold with floral pattern and gold chain strap on white background.

Gold Kimono Silk Evening Bag -Vintage Japanese Floral Clutch

£65.00
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Vintage Japanese silk clutch bag in gold with floral pattern and gold chain strap on white background.
  • Vintage Japanese silk clutch bag in gold with floral pattern and gold chain strap on white background.
  • Vintage Japanese metallic gold silk clutch bag, reverse view, with gold frame and chain strap.
  • Vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with gold flowers and clasp on a white background with colourful accessories
  • Vintage Japanese gold evening bag showing side view of the gold metal frame and gold silk side panel, on white
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  • Interior of vintage Japanese silk clutch bag showing cream silk lining, internal pocket and gold chain strap tucked inside.
  • Inside view of vintage Japanese silk clutch bag in gold, with cream silk lining, internal pocket and gold metal frame.
  • Close up of vintage Japanese silk clutch bag in metallic gold with floral, basketweave and drum patterns.
  • Vintage Japanese silk clutch bag in gold with floral pattern and gold chain strap on white background.
  • Vintage Japanese metallic gold silk clutch bag, reverse view, with gold frame and chain strap.
  • Vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with gold flowers and clasp on a white background with colourful accessories
  • Vintage Japanese gold evening bag showing side view of the gold metal frame and gold silk side panel, on white
  • Close up view of vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with gold flowers, basket weave pattern and gold chain, held in a hand.
  • Detail of vintage Japanese silk clutch bag in gold showing decorative metal clasp closure and frame.
  • Interior of vintage Japanese silk clutch bag showing cream silk lining, internal pocket and gold chain strap tucked inside.
  • Inside view of vintage Japanese silk clutch bag in gold, with cream silk lining, internal pocket and gold metal frame.
  • Close up of vintage Japanese silk clutch bag in metallic gold with floral, basketweave and drum patterns.
Gold Kimono Silk Evening Bag -Vintage Japanese Floral Clutch

Gold Kimono Silk Evening Bag -Vintage Japanese Floral Clutch

  • c. 1970s Japanese vintage
  • Real gilt thread
  • Fold-away chain strap
£65.00

Shipping calculated at checkout | 30 Day Returns

A gold kimono silk clutch bag with real golden-hour energy, woven with a tsuzumi drum, pine, wisteria and chrysanthemum details over a basket weave ground. Found in Japan, this one of a kind vintage Japanese evening bag brings good-fortune shimmer to special occasions.
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 19cm x 15cm x 6cm / 7.5" x 6" x 2.4"
  • Exterior: Metallic gold woven kimono silk with tsuzumi drum, pine, wisteria, chrysanthemum and basket weave pattern
  • Interior: Golden yellow twill silk
  • Storage: One main compartment with one interior pocket
  • Closure: Decorative gold metal clasp
  • Hardware: Gold-tone metal frame and chain strap with folding hinge attachments
  • Carry Options: Clutch style with tuck-away chain strap
  • Unique Piece: One of a kind
  • Age: Mid-Shōwa period, c.1970s
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition
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 drum symbol on this piece mean?

Tsuzumi (鼓)

The drum motif represents joy and celebration.

Elegant hand drums such as the tsuzumi appear in Japanese art and textiles as symbols of festivity, performance and cultural refinement, often linked with music and theatre traditions.

When ivy is shown growing over a drum, the image carries a deeper meaning. The drum was once beaten to sound the call to war, ivy reclaiming it symbolises that conflict has ended and peace has returned.
Tsuzumi drum motif on purple Japanese silk obi textile
Wisteria symbol on woven silk Japanese textile

What does the wisteria symbol on this piece mean?

Fuji (藤)

Wisteria represents love, grace and devotion.

Blooms briefly in the late spring with long, cascading clusters of violet and lilac flowers.

Closely associated with the powerful Fujiwara clan, who took their name from the flower and dominated Japan’s imperial court during the Heian period (794–1185 AD).

What does the pine tree symbol on this piece mean?

Matsu (松)

The pine motif symbolises longevity, steadfastness and wisdom in age.

Evergreen through winter, pine also represents resilience and enduring strength. Pine is also one of the Three Friends of Winter, alongside bamboo and plum blossom, symbols admired for remaining strong and beautiful during the cold season.

Sometimes shown through the traditional pine bark diamond pattern (matsukawabishi), inspired by the textured bark of ancient pine trees.
Pine tree motif on vintage Japanese silk textile (Matsu)
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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