Coral and Ebony Stripes Tote Bag

Coral and Ebony Stripes Tote Bag

(15,000 JPY/$150/110 Euros/£87)

Not all Kimono Obis are ornate and glittering with gold, silver and various bright colors.  This type of Obi is more down key and only uses two colors of silk threads. This one was woven in Hakata in Fukuoka Prefecture (Kyushu) and is characterized by the use of repeating geometric designs.  It is a class of Obi that is made for everyday use rather than on special occasions.  The Obi is more comfortable than some of the more ornate Obi and it commands a high price on the market.  

Coral and Ebony Stripes Tote Bag

(15,000 JPY/$150/110 Euros/£87)

Coral and Ebony Stripes Tote Bag

(15,000 JPY/$150/110 Euros/£87)

We have added a black and white striped lining inside and a black pocket to make the bag a little more interesting.  

Coral and Ebony Stripes Tote Bag

(15,000 JPY/$150/110 Euros/£87)

To order this bag, please send an email to:  ayako.y.nakamura@gmail.com to check for availability and pay for it here.

NEW! iPad Mini and iPhone Case

Cherry Blossom Blizzard iPad Mini Case

(3,500 JPY/$35/26 Euros/£21)

All prices except JPY are subject to change depending on the fluctuating currency rates.

This fabric combines the freshness of spring with the auspicious turtle shell motif which signifies longevity.  

Ebony Lacquer Leaf iPhone Case

(2,000 JPY/$20/15 Euros/£12)

All prices except JPY are subject to change depending on the fluctuating currency rates.

The fabric of this iPhone case is a rare type of silk coated with lacquer leaf.  Because of this, it has a firmer texture and depending on how the light strikes the fabric, you can see a blue green sheen.  It is a real beauty and a collector's item for people who collect Kimono fabrics.

To purchase these items, please email us for availability at ayako.y.nakamura@gmail.com and then pay use via Paypal here. 

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Silver Ebony iPhone Case

Silver Ebony iPhone Case

(2,000 JPY/$20/15 EU/£12)

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I thought I'd show you some of our iPhone cases today.  This one has swirling patterns in silver on black silk. To order, please inquire for availability here.  To make a payment please go here.  Another way to purchase our items is to go to our Etsy Shop which is here.

Silver Ebony iPhone Case

(2,000 JPY/$20/15 EU/£12)

Please remember that all of our items are unique, so even if we have made multiple items from the same Obi, none will look identical.  If you have a Facebook account, please visit us and LIKE our page here.

Our Tote Bag Size

This beautiful university student was nice enough to let us take a photograph of her with one of our Kimono Tango Tote Bags.  We thought that this might give you a better idea of its size in relative comparison to a human body.  Our Tote Bags are currently going for 15,000 JPY ($150/£87/110 Euros).  The rates other than JPY are subject to change with the fluctuating exchange rates.  

To custom order one of these bags please contact us here.

Tote Bag Dimensions

Just in case you are wondering how large (or how small) our tote bag is, here are the dimensions!

New Product - Golden River Tote Bag

Golden River Tote Bag

15,000 JPY/$150/110 Euros/£87

(Rates quoted in currencies other than JPY are subject to change)

The fabric for our Golden River tote bag is 100% silk brocade.  Gold threads were woven onto a dark navy base with a satin weave finish to create these magnificent swirls that simulate the movement of water.  

Like our other tote bags, this too has buttons that enable you to make it more compact if necessary.

The handles and buttons are in gold to match the color of the fabric.

To purchase this bag, please inquire here for availability and pay here.

New Tote Bag in Silk Brocade

15,000 JPY/$150/110 Euros/£87

(Rates quoted in currencies other than JPY are subject to change)

This is one of our new tote bags.  It is made from 100% Nishijin silk brocade and has buttons attached on it so that you can use it in two different ways.  It is likely that the Obi was woven between 1980 - 2000 and in excellent condition.  The chrysanthemums on this Obi are auspicious and the Obi was originally made to wear on celebratory occasions such as the Coming of Age Ceremony or to weddings.

This is what it looks like when you button it up!

To purchase this tote bag, please email us to inquire about availability. Because we don't mass manufacture, there is only one bag that looks like this.  For contact details, please go here.   To make a payment, please go here.