Red-gold vintage Japanese silk clutch bag, abstract cloud pattern, styled with sunglasses and gold pen

Red Gold Kimono Silk Clutch Bag - Vintage Japanese Cloud Purse

£75.00
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Red-gold vintage Japanese silk clutch bag, abstract cloud pattern, styled with sunglasses and gold pen
  • Red-gold vintage Japanese silk clutch bag, abstract cloud pattern, styled with sunglasses and gold pen
  • Front view of red-gold kimono silk clutch bag with abstract cloud pattern
  • Back view of red and gold vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with abstract cloud pattern
  • Close-up of red-gold abstract cloud design woven into vintage kimono silk
  • Side view of red-gold envelope clutch showing folded concertina sides in gold and cream silk.
  • Red-gold kimono silk clutch bag shown with iPhone 14 Pro Max for scale
  • Open vintage Japanese clutch purse showing cream and gold silk interior with three pockets
  • Open kimono silk clutch bag showing cream-gold lining, front section and 2 interior pockets.
  • Red-gold vintage Japanese silk clutch bag, abstract cloud pattern, styled with sunglasses and gold pen
  • Front view of red-gold kimono silk clutch bag with abstract cloud pattern
  • Back view of red and gold vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with abstract cloud pattern
  • Close-up of red-gold abstract cloud design woven into vintage kimono silk
  • Side view of red-gold envelope clutch showing folded concertina sides in gold and cream silk.
  • Red-gold kimono silk clutch bag shown with iPhone 14 Pro Max for scale
  • Open vintage Japanese clutch purse showing cream and gold silk interior with three pockets
  • Open kimono silk clutch bag showing cream-gold lining, front section and 2 interior pockets.
Red Gold Kimono Silk Clutch Bag - Vintage Japanese Cloud Purse

Red Gold Kimono Silk Clutch Bag - Vintage Japanese Cloud Purse

  • Rare abstract cloud design
  • c.1970s Japanese vintage
  • Found in Osaka, Japan
£75.00

Shipping calculated at checkout | 30 Day Returns

A rare abstract cloud design moves across this red-gold kimono silk clutch bag like a painted sky at dusk. One of a kind and warmly metallic, this vintage Japanese purse has a cream and gold silk interior and the kind of visual presence that makes a special outfit feel complete.
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 22cm x 12cm x 3.5cm / 8.7" x 4.7" x 1.4"
  • Exterior: Red and gold woven kimono silk with abstract cloud pattern
  • Interior: Cream and gold silk
  • Storage: One main compartment, one slim front section and three interior pockets
  • Closure: Gold-tone stud fastening
  • Carry Style: Strapless envelope clutch
  • Unique Piece: One of a kind
  • Age: Mid-Shōwa period, c.1970s
  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition

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 cloud symbol in this piece mean?

Kumo (雲)

The cloud motif symbolises divine authority and auspicious fortune.

In Japanese textile design, clouds are often rendered in simplified, stylised forms, although inspired by earlier more elaborate Chinese designs.

These cloud motifs have been used as decorative elements in backgrounds on woven silks since the Nara period (710-794 AD).
Cloud motif on woven gold and cream Japanese kimono silk textile (Kumo)

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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