This unique evening or wedding clutch bag / purse is made from a recycled Japanese silk obi which is the beautiful wide belted bow around the kimono. The front features a detailed orange, gold,, green, red, lilac, cream and blue design with flying stork and flowers . For the back I have used a gold silk back of an obi. The lining is made of a plain cream silk also from a recycled obi. The back of the inner pocket is a plain beige cotton. Both silks have a nice stiff texture and between the fabrics I have added a thin iron on wadding to help keep the shape of this rectangular purse. See photos for further detail. The pouch features a black and gold zip with attractive gold coloured metal zip pull in the top.
As these are recycled fabrics there may be the very occasional stitch mark or loose thread in the fabric. I have checked them fully to make sure they do not spoil the quality of the product.
Approximate measurements
Width 29 cm
Depth 14.5 cm
Thickness 1.5cm
The pouch will be wrapped in eco friendly tissue paper and posted in a recyclable mailbag and sent by 2nd class Royal Mail or gift wrapping available (see link for options at top}
As this item is only 1.5 cm thick, it would make an ideal letterbox gift.
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