Metallic lilac silk vintage Japanese envelope clutch with wave pattern in cream.

Lilac Silk Clutch -Vintage Japanese Envelope Clutch -Wild Waves

£60.00
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Metallic lilac silk vintage Japanese envelope clutch with wave pattern in cream.
  • Metallic lilac silk vintage Japanese envelope clutch with wave pattern in cream.
  • Reverse view of vintage Japanese silk clutch bag in lilac pink and cream.
  • Vintage Japanese fold over clutch bag in lilac with wave pattern on white background and surrounded by accessories.
  • Side view of vintage Japanese kimono silk clutch bag showing metallic gold folded side panel.
  • View of vintage Japanese silk clutch bag held open by a gloved hand showing gold and cream silk lining and metal fastener.
  • View looking down inside a vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with yellow silk lining, interior pocket and concertina fold side panel.
  • Close up detail of lilac woven silk vintage clutch bag surface showing cream and silver woven silk waves pattern over lilac pale pink base.
  • Metallic lilac silk vintage Japanese envelope clutch with wave pattern in cream.
  • Reverse view of vintage Japanese silk clutch bag in lilac pink and cream.
  • Vintage Japanese fold over clutch bag in lilac with wave pattern on white background and surrounded by accessories.
  • Side view of vintage Japanese kimono silk clutch bag showing metallic gold folded side panel.
  • View of vintage Japanese silk clutch bag held open by a gloved hand showing gold and cream silk lining and metal fastener.
  • View looking down inside a vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with yellow silk lining, interior pocket and concertina fold side panel.
  • Close up detail of lilac woven silk vintage clutch bag surface showing cream and silver woven silk waves pattern over lilac pale pink base.
Lilac Silk Clutch -Vintage Japanese Envelope Clutch -Wild Waves

Lilac Silk Clutch -Vintage Japanese Envelope Clutch -Wild Waves

• Found in Kyoto, Japan
• One of a kind vintage purse
• Fits larger mobile phones
£60.00

Shipping calculated at checkout | 30 Day Returns

Wild waves crash across this vintage kimono silk clutch bag in metallic lilac and cream with a splash of gold on the side panels. Patterned with stylised Araumi waves, this one of a kind vintage purse has a softly dramatic shimmer and the kind of story a high street evening bag could never offer.
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 23cm x 11.5cm x 4cm / 9" x 4.5" x 1.5"
  • Exterior: Metallic lilac-pink and cream woven kimono silk with wild wave pattern and gold concertina sides
  • Interior: Buttery yellow silk
  • Storage: One main compartment with two interior pockets
  • Closure: Snap fastening
  • Hardware: Gold-tone snap
  • Carry Options: Clutch style
  • Unique Piece: One of a kind
  • Age: Mid-Shōwa period, c.1970s
  • Condition: Excellent front exterior; some marks to the back and age marks to the inside base, 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

• 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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