Vermilion red Japanese silk envelope clutch with multicoloured circular starburst design, shown in collector styled flatlay

Vermilion Gold Japanese Silk Foldover Clutch - Starburst Circles

£85.00
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Vermilion red Japanese silk envelope clutch with multicoloured circular starburst design, shown in collector styled flatlay
  • Vermilion red Japanese silk envelope clutch with multicoloured circular starburst design, shown in collector styled flatlay
  • Vermilion red vintage Japanese silk envelope clutch with glowing circular and starburst motifs
  • Back of vermilion red Japanese silk envelope clutch with repeating woven starburst pattern
  • Close-up of finely woven red Japanese silk with peach, olive and blue circular starburst motifs
  • Side view of long vermilion red Japanese silk envelope clutch
  • Vermilion red Japanese silk envelope clutch with starburst design, held in a white-gloved hand at a three-quarter angle
  • Cream twill silk interior with two pockets including zipped pocket inside vintage Japanese envelope clutch
  • Cream twill silk interior with two pockets including zipped pocket inside vintage Japanese envelope clutch, showing the bottom interior of the bag
  • Open vermilion red Japanese silk envelope clutch shown with iPhone 14 Pro Max for scale
  • Vermilion red Japanese silk envelope clutch with multicoloured circular starburst design, shown in collector styled flatlay
  • Vermilion red vintage Japanese silk envelope clutch with glowing circular and starburst motifs
  • Back of vermilion red Japanese silk envelope clutch with repeating woven starburst pattern
  • Close-up of finely woven red Japanese silk with peach, olive and blue circular starburst motifs
  • Side view of long vermilion red Japanese silk envelope clutch
  • Vermilion red Japanese silk envelope clutch with starburst design, held in a white-gloved hand at a three-quarter angle
  • Cream twill silk interior with two pockets including zipped pocket inside vintage Japanese envelope clutch
  • Cream twill silk interior with two pockets including zipped pocket inside vintage Japanese envelope clutch, showing the bottom interior of the bag
  • Open vermilion red Japanese silk envelope clutch shown with iPhone 14 Pro Max for scale
Vermilion Gold Japanese Silk Foldover Clutch - Starburst Circles

Vermilion Gold Japanese Silk Foldover Clutch - Starburst Circles

  • Rare longer envelope-clutch shape
  • Exceptionally fine silk weave
  • Mid-Shōwa Japanese vintage
£85.00

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Soft, finely woven red silk gives this vintage Japanese envelope clutch a traditional elegance, while glowing peach, olive and blue threads form pulsing suns and starbursts across the surface. Refined enough for a museum day or lunch somewhere grand, but still easy to imagine with denim.
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 24.5cm x 11cm x 4cm / 9.6" x 4.3" x 1.6"
  • Exterior: Finely woven vermilion-red silk with repeating circular and starburst motifs in peach, olive, blue and pale gold tones
  • Interior: Cream twill silk
  • Storage: One main compartment with two interior pockets, including one zipped pocket
  • Closure: Snap fastening
  • Carry Options: Clutch style
  • Unique Piece: One of a kind
  • Age: Mid-Shōwa period
  • 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

• Rest of World: 6–10 business days

Shipping is calculated at checkout.

US prices include import duties, which are prepaid before delivery, so there are no additional customs charges on arrival.

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.

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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