Golden clutch bag

Check out this stunner! It's a cute clutch bag made from a vintage Japanese obi fabric. The obi is the 'belt' that goes around the kimono and often comes in vibrant colours and bold designs. This one is no exception with its stunning geometric motif and terracotta and metallic gold colours.

The clutch bag is the perfect size for a night out and is big enough to fit phone, keys and makeup.

It has a zipper closure to keep everything safe and is lightly padded to protect its contents. It's lined in a burgundy cotton fabric.

This could also be used as a travel bag or handbag organiser, to store smaller items in your bag.

This clutch bag makes a great gift for a Japan lover. All items are gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

 

Black and silver clutch bag

When I lived in Tokyo I collected a massive selection of obi fabrics from the shrine sales I went to around Tokyo and beyond. The obi is the 'belt' that goes around the kimono and is often brightly coloured with a strong design motif. They are also usually made from a thick, woven fabric which lends itself perfectly to making stunning clutch bags.

This clutch bag is made from two different obi fabrics that I have sewn together. One obi is a silvery-white colour and has a chrysanthemum design woven into it. The other is a stylised black and silver leaf design.

This clutch bag is the perfect accessory for a night out and is big enough to carry phone, keys, makeup etc.

It's fully lined and has a zipper closure to keep everything safe. This clutch would make the perfect gift for a Japanophile.

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Going for gold

When I lived in Tokyo I collected a lot of Japanese fabrics including kimonos and obis. The obi is the 'belt' that goes around the kimono and it often comes in bright colours and bold designs. They are perfect for making into clutch bags that make a statement and stand out from the crowd.

This clutch bag is made from a combination of obi fabrics that I bought whilst living in Tokyo. I love the combination of design - giant chrysanthemums mixed with an organic geometric in shades of red, white and gold.

The zipper pull has a white tassel attached to it.

The bag is fully lined with a red and white polka dot fabric and has a red zipper closure.

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Japanese obi clutch bag

 The obi is the 'belt' that goes around the kimono and they often come in brightly woven fabrics with bold design motifs. Their sturdy fabric and stunning designs mean they are perfect for making into clutch bags.

This clutch bag is made from a beautiful woven red and pink obi fabric with a stork motif.

It's perfect for using as a clutch bag or evening purse.

Look up close and you will see the detail included and the combination of stork motif with traditional Japanese geometric designs.

The bag is fully lined with a red cotton lining and has a matching pink tassel on the zipper pull.

 

Green and gold

 The Japanese obi is the 'belt' that goes around the kimono. The obi fabrics often come in vibrant colours and bold patterns which are perfect for making into clutch bags. This stunning clutch bag is made from a bright green and cold vintage Japanese obi and is the perfect show-stopper.

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Gorgeous green

I do love a shot of green and when I saw these fab boots in TX Maxx recently I thought 'Could I get away with these?!' They are made from a Chinese-inspired design in a fabulous emerald green satin fabric with a woven bird motif in gold and silver thread.

I then thought what a wonderful match they would make with my Cheeky Leopard clutch bag which comes in the same colours! It is also a fab emerald green colour and has a gold woven bird design. This fabric is a vintage Japanese obi fabric that I bought when I lived in Tokyo. The obi is the 'belt' that goes around the kimono and often comes in vibrant colours and designs.

This clutch goes beautifully with a little black dress and what a great accessory the boots would make with the bag! Quite an outfit. As you can see, it's big enough to fit all the essentials for a night out and has a magnetic snap closure.

What I love about this bird design is that it is very stylised and draws inspiration from origami bird designs. I also love the placement of the birds, as if in flight.

Now I just need to find an event to wear them to!

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Go green

Go green with this fabulous envelope clutch bag! It's made from a vintage Japanese obi fabric using a simple green and white geometric design.

The bag is nice and roomy and is held closed with a silver magnet closure.

I've used a fabulous bright green satin for the lining which creates a great flash of colour when the bag is opened.

This bag makes a perfect match with my green jeans!

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Tote-ally awesome!

I've just added this beauty to my store. It's made from a vintage Japanese obi fabric (the 'belt' that goes around the kimono) and is a woven fabric in stunning shades of red, green and metallic gold. It makes quite a statement! You can find it in my store here.

Envelope me

I've been enjoying creating these lovely little envelope clutches and now have three more in my store. Each one is made from a vintage Japanese obi fabric and comes in vibrant colours mixed with metallic gold for a shot of bling. You can find them in my store here.

Cute couple

Check out this cute couple! They're pretty stunning aren't they? The combo consists of a large clutch bag and a small clutch bag, both made from stunning vintage Japanese fabrics that I bought in Tokyo last year. They've just been added to my store and you can find them both here.

The small clutch bag is made from a gorgeous red and cream vintage floral Japanese kimono fabric.

I decided to give it nice turquoise blue lining for a flash of colour.

The large clutch bag is made from a vintage obi fabric in vibrant shades of green, orange and lilac with a lot of metallic gold thrown in.

This clutch has a bright red cotton lining. Wow!

If you're looking for something a bit more casual and roomier, it also has a matching tote bag, made from the same stunning obi fabric.

 The sturdy red canvas straps and red cotton lining add a nice flash of colour.

You can find all these items in my store here.

Going for gold

I've been getting rather busy with the tote bags recently and have just added another beauty to my store. This one is made from a vintage obi fabric and is pretty stunning with its mix of terracotta, green and orange, mixed in with the all-essential metallic gold. It makes quite a statement and could just as easily be used for a shopping trip as it could be for a big night out. It has two sturdy canvas shoulder straps, a vibrant orange lining and a gold metallic snap closure to keep everything safe.

You can find it in my store here.

Happy Monday

The Japanese obi is the 'belt' that goes around the kimono and they are often found in heavily woven, brightly coloured designs. They lend themselves beautifully to bag making as they have a natural stiffness to them, on top of the fact that they are stunning! I recently made some obi fabrics up into practical tote bags that make a statement. Each one has a complimentary lining, two strong canvas straps that fit over the shoulder and a magnetic snap to keep the bag closed. Here's a selection below which you can find in my store.

The green and gold tote bag above has a turquoise cotton lining and matching turquoise straps.

The beautiful tote bag above has an orange lining that matches the orange in the obi design.

The tote bag above is made from a stunning green and gold decorative obi and the lining is a rich green satin.

The stunning obi fabric above will be my next tote bag project. It will have a bright red lining and red canvas straps. Watch this space....