Vintage 1950's Japanese silk clutch bag in orange and yellow with peacock and fan motifs, silver chain strap, on white

Vintage Japanese Silk Clutch 1950s -Peach Peacock

£85.00
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Vintage 1950's Japanese silk clutch bag in orange and yellow with peacock and fan motifs, silver chain strap, on white
  • Vintage 1950's Japanese silk clutch bag in orange and yellow with peacock and fan motifs, silver chain strap, on white
  • Reverse view of the vintage Japanese silk clutch bag in peach colour ombre with silver metal clasp and chain strap.
  • Peach and yellow vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with peacock and fan design on a white surface surrounded by accessories and sunglasses.
  • Side view of a vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with silver side panel in silk and the silver bag frame closed.
  • Close up detail of the vintage Japanese bag design showing woven peacock in gold over a black fan and geometric pattern design.
  • Close up detail of a vintage Japanese silk clutch bag corner showing the silver bag frame, floral metal clasp, silver fancy chain strap and English coin charm draped over the yellow silk front of the bag.
  • Vintage Japanese silk clutch bag held open by a hand showing the yellow silk lining and internal pockets.
  • Close up of the vintage Japanese silk clutch bag design of woven peacock, flowers and fans in yellow, peach and black silk and decorative silver metal clasp.
  • Close up of a vintage Japanese silk clutch bag top right corner, the bag is open, focus is on the silver hinge for the chain strap which can tuck in or out of the bag.
  • View of the main design on the front of the vintage Japanese silk clutch bag showing patterned silk in geometric pattern, black fan shape and peacock in gold.
  • Vintage 1950's Japanese silk clutch bag in orange and yellow with peacock and fan motifs, silver chain strap, on white
  • Reverse view of the vintage Japanese silk clutch bag in peach colour ombre with silver metal clasp and chain strap.
  • Peach and yellow vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with peacock and fan design on a white surface surrounded by accessories and sunglasses.
  • Side view of a vintage Japanese silk clutch bag with silver side panel in silk and the silver bag frame closed.
  • Close up detail of the vintage Japanese bag design showing woven peacock in gold over a black fan and geometric pattern design.
  • Close up detail of a vintage Japanese silk clutch bag corner showing the silver bag frame, floral metal clasp, silver fancy chain strap and English coin charm draped over the yellow silk front of the bag.
  • Vintage Japanese silk clutch bag held open by a hand showing the yellow silk lining and internal pockets.
  • Close up of the vintage Japanese silk clutch bag design of woven peacock, flowers and fans in yellow, peach and black silk and decorative silver metal clasp.
  • Close up of a vintage Japanese silk clutch bag top right corner, the bag is open, focus is on the silver hinge for the chain strap which can tuck in or out of the bag.
  • View of the main design on the front of the vintage Japanese silk clutch bag showing patterned silk in geometric pattern, black fan shape and peacock in gold.
Vintage Japanese Silk Clutch 1950s -Peach Peacock

Vintage Japanese Silk Clutch 1950s -Peach Peacock

  • c. 1950s Mid-century piece
  • Silver coin charm
  • Rare iridescent thread
£85.00

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A rare vintage Japanese silk clutch bag, sourced from Japan and woven in a peach-to-cream ombré silk with peacock, fan and floral details. This one of a kind vintage purse has a lovely mid-century glamour, finished with a silver-tone frame, chain and curious British coin charm, made for weddings, parties and evenings where the best accessories come with a story.
Details
  • Dimensions: Approx. 23cm x 15cm x 5cm / 9" x 6" x 2"
  • Exterior: Peach to cream ombré woven silk with peacock and fan design, fine iridescent metallic thread
  • Interior: Warm beige silk
  • Storage: One main compartment with two interior pockets
  • Closure: Decorative silver metal clasp with three diamanté stones in floral settings
  • Hardware: Silver-tone metal frame with hinged chain attachment; silver chain strap with Queen Elizabeth II coin charm
  • Carry Options: Clutch style with tuck-away chain strap
  • Unique Piece: One of a kind
  • Age: Mid-Shōwa period, c.1950s
  • Condition: Excellent exterior and interior; slight wear to silver metal frame
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.

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
Peacock motif on an embroidered vintage silk Japanese uchikake kimono

What does the peacock symbol on this piece mean?

Kujaku (孔雀)

The peacock represents love, kindness and the power to transform adversity into beauty.

With its spectacular iridescent tail feathers, its 'eyes' are often seen as symbols of watchfulness and protection.

In Buddhist tradition, the peacock is sacred to the deity Mahamayuri, believed to transform poison into medicine, making kujaku a powerful emblem of resilience, purification and a generous heart.

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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