Green butterfly clutch bag

I love a butterfly print and I love a green clutch bag and this does both! It's made from a fabulous cotton vintage Japanese kimono fabric with a butterfly print in bright purple, yellow, pink and blue.

I used a hot pink cotton lining for the clutch bag, which matches the pink of the butterfly. I also added a hot pink tassel to match the lining.

The clutch bag has a green zipper closure to keep everything safe, and the bag is lightly padded to protect its contents.

Look up close and see the detail of the butterflies. Some are filled with colour and some are just outlines.

This makes a great gift for someone special, a truly unique item! It also makes a great summer clutch and is the perfect accessory to a summer wedding.

You can find it in my Etsy shop here

 

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.

 

Gorgeous green clutch bag

This gorgeous green clutch bag is made from a Chinese satin fabric, with decorative Chinese motifs. It's the perfect accessory for a night out and makes quite a statement.

The clutch bag is lightly padded and fully lined in a bright pink cotton fabric for a shot of colour when the bag is opened.

It also has a matching pink tassel on the zipper pull.

Look up close and you can see the detail of the motifs on the bag, fantastical birds mix with daring dragons in a red and blue colour palette with lashings of metallic gold.

This clutch bag makes a great gift for someone special. Each item is carefully gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to its recipient with an optional gift message included.

Black and white clutch bag

Fabulous new addition to my Etsy shop, this black and white clutch bag is made from a thick woven fabric and has a matching red and white woven ribbon trim along the top edge.

The clutch bag has a contrasting red cotton lining that matches the red of the ribbon trim and is lightly padded to protect its contents. It would also make a great tablet case.

Look up close and you can see the detail of the design. The black and white fabric has a hint of pink and red running through it. The ribbon is made from a Navajo-inspired geometric design.

This clutch bag is totally unique and handmade by me. It makes a great gift for someone special. All items are gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

You can see the making of this bag on my Instagram page here.

 

Obi clutch bag

 When I lived in Japan I spent a lot of time trawling the vintage markets and shops, discovering amazing fabrics to make bags with. I bought a lot of kimonos but I also bought obi fabrics. The obi is the 'belt' that goes around the kimono and they are often made of thick, woven fabrics in amazing designs and colours. The thick quality of the fabric lends itself perfectly to making clutch bags.

This clutch bag is made from an obi I bought in Japan. It has a bold stylised floral design and comes in shades of orange, yellow and gold.

The clutch bag has a cream zipper and is lined in a thick orange satin fabric. The size of the bag means it can be used as a clutch bag or as a tablet case. It's lightly padded to protect its contents.

Look closely and you can see the detail of the design. Metallic gold has been incorporated into the design which really gives it a special feel. Great for using as on a night out or as a wedding clutch.

This clutch bag makes a great gift for a Japan-lover. Each item is gift wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to its recipient with an optional gift message included.

Clutch bag

 I'm loving this clutch bag that was recently added to my Etsy shop! It's made from two vintage Japanese obi fabrics that have been pieced together. One of the fabrics is a bold, red and white stylised floral print which incorporates chrysanthemums and leaves with a scroll design. The other fabric is a geometric striped woven obi which works really well as the base of the bag.

This clutch bag is big enough to fit the essentials for a night out and adds a great accent to any outfit. It would be perfect as a wedding clutch or as an evening purse. It could also be used as a handbag organiser or as an iPad pouch.

This clutch bag is fully lined, lightly padded and has a red zipper closure to keep everything safe. This would make a great gift for a Japanophile.

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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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Peacock feathers

 I designed this peacock feather print for my Spoonflower shop a while ago and recently had it printed onto a luscious velvet fabric. I'm loving the outcome and its perfect for making into this stunning velvet clutch bag!

The clutch bag is fully lined and has a matching tassel on the zipper pull.

This evening purse is the perfect size for storing essentials for a night out.

This makes a great gift for women and would be perfect as a wedding clutch.

This velvet clutch also matches the turquoise satin scarf, available in my Etsy shop.

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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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Clutch bag heaven

 This beige and pink linen woven handbag is stunning and versatile too! The long chain handle is perfect for wearing as a cross-body bag, or remove the chain handle and use it as a statement clutch bag.

It makes the perfect combination with a crisp white buffet dress and matching white trainers.

It has a sturdy metal kiss-clasp closure and is fully lined with a vibrant pink cotton lining.

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Blue ikat clutch bag

 On a trip to Istanbul a while ago, I stocked up on some stunning ikat fabrics. They are perfect for making into clutch bags and really make a statement.

This clutch bag makes a great gift for someone special.

It’s lightly padded and fully lined with a matching blue tassel attached to the zipper pull.

I love the colour combination. Rich royal blue and turquoise mix with a calming beige tone.

Obi clutch bag

 This pretty clutch bag is made from a stunning Japanese obi fabric. The obi is the 'belt' that goes around the kimono and is often made from woven fabric and comes in vibrant colours and bold designs which lend themselves perfectly to making clutch bags. With this evening purse I matched the lining and tassel to the green of the leaves in the outer design. The purse is also lightly padded to protect its contents. This is a limited edition purse and makes a great gift for someone special.

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Mother's Day gift ideas

Mother's Day is fast approaching (31st March in the UK) and I'm always thinking of new ideas for Mother's Day gifts in my store. When I went to the Knitting and Stitching show on Sunday, I picked up some rather scrumptious Chinese satin damask fabric and thought it would make the perfect fabric for one of my clutch bags. I love these fabrics as the colours are so vibrant and they sit next to my kimono fabrics rather nicely!

I gravitated towards the butterfly motif which is a symbol of long life in China, as well as representing young, undying love. If two butterflies are seen flying together they are regarded as the perfect emblem of love.

The fabric will be made up into clutch bags rather like the one below.

I love the vibrant pink of this clutch bag and used a lovely turquoise lining to contrast with the outer fabric.

Each clutch bag has a detachable chain strap that can be removed or simply tucked inside the bag.

The clutch is big enough to fit all the essentials for a night out and makes the perfect gift for Mother's Day.

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