Oversized rectangular metallic gold clutch purse, repurposed from two vintage silk obi belts in a waves and floral brocade. The back of this clutch is a plain black silk from a vintage silk obi belt.

This clutch purse comes with an optional 120cm length chain strap, transforming it into a shoulder bag. 

It is fully lined in grey silver satin, with a pocket.

28cm wide

19cm height

*Please note that because the fabrics are delicate, the back side of all clutch purses and handbags are made in a plain vintage silk.  As the back part of any clutch or handbag may sit against your clothing, the plain unpatterned silk is more durable and very unlikely to fray or wear.  Any embroidered or delicate silk brocade would be more likely to get damaged if it was sitting against your clothing.  

 An obi (帯) is a belt of varying size and shape worn with the kimono.  Originating as a simple thin belt the obi developed over time into a belt with a number of different varieties, with a number of different sizes and proportions, lengths, and methods of tying. The obi, which once did not differ significantly in appearance between men and women, also developed into a greater variety of styles for women than for men.

Koi Girl handbags and accessories are made from authentic vintage obi and kimonos sourced directly from Japan. Japanese kimono and obi have particular designs, motives and colours which have specific meanings to the Japanese culture, each clutch has ties back to its origin and carries a history, secret or story behind it. Koi Girl handbags and accessories are designed to show off the beauty, colour and feel of the garment it once was. These vintage fabrics are transformed into a useable, wearable one of a kind statement pieces.

Quality and authenticity

This fabric is sourced from authentic vintage kimono or obi, every koi girl product is made of high quality silk, wool, cottons or blends. But for the same reason your product is upcycled from a delicate vintage material - we recommend that you take care of your product. Care instructions -Please store out of direct sunlight or artificial light -If you would like to, please see a professional cleaner for a protective treatment -Please have cleaned by a professional dry cleaner.