Japanese Tote Bag Purse Red Kimono Fabric Kyoto

This purse is made from kimono fabric. The fabric is new, made from left over fabric from kimono creation. This bag a traditional drawstring closure, typical for what is worn with a kimono but with a modern twist that includes two handles as well. The outside is a rinzu pattern on pattern silk and the top inside edge is black rinzu silk and lined in beige (easy to find things!). It has a firm bottom and would stand if full. The bag measures 7" (plus 2" for the top ruffle) x 11" x 4.5" (plus the handles). I have added a removable strap that clips on in a matching cord. It also has a removable purse charm consisting of a tassel with a metal cat charm. When last in Kyoto a shop was closing not too far from Nishiki market. The person who made the purses has long retired and they were selling off what was left. I picked up several purses (more than 50 actually- oops) because the craftmanship was incredible (check out my shop if you want to see more!). The pictures don't do it justice. The small omikuji rabbit is not included- it contains a great good fortune from Okazaki Shrine, just north of Gion in Kyoto so I can't part with it. I like to think the luck is rubbing off onto the purse. :) I brought back lots of items from Japan on my last trip (two checked bags each for free x 3 people... it was something) and I have lots more kimonos, kanzashi, obis (I have a couple of orange ones that go great with this kimono!), and purses/bags that I'll be listing as I get to them. Feel free to let me know what you are looking for and I'm happy to help if I can.