Japanese Tote Bag Purse Kinchaku Chirimen Silk Black Gold Kimono Fabric Kyoto

This purse is made from kimono fabric. The fabric is new, made from left over fabric from kimono creation. The top closes with a drawstring. The bottom portion is black chirimen silk and the top band is a gold patterned fabric, in a pattern that might be used for an obi. It is lined in black. The bag measures 8" x 10.5". I have added a removable shoulder strap made of a coordinating cord that clips on and a handmade purse charm of a tassel with gold filigree beads and a glass pearl bead. 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. I brought back lots of items from Japan on my last trip (two checked bags each x 3 people... it was something) and I have lots more kimonos, kanzashi, obis, 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.