Japanese Kinchaku Purse Black Red Kimono Fabric Kyoto Drawstring

This purse is made from kimono fabric. The fabric is new, made from left over fabric from kimono creation. This bag has a drawstring top with a doubled cord through loops, a traditional Japanese style for wearing with a kimono. It is made with chirimen silk and is alternating red and black panels. It has an omamori on the outside (a good luck pouch from a Japanese shrine- keep it closed so the blessing stays in!). It is lined in beige fabric. The bottom of the bag is firm so it stands up when full. The base measures 5" x 5" and it is 6" tall. I have added a removable matching cord shoulder strap that clips on and a purse charm of a black tassel with red metal beads. 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 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.