This shoulder bag is made from a vintage Tsumugi Kimono. Tsumugi 紬 yarns are made from irregular-shaped cocoons called Kuzumayu, which were once considered not fit for spinning even, fine silk threads. Compared to the shine of ordinary silk fabric, Tsumugi has a matte surface. Containing naturally formed slubs, Tsumugi yarns are durable, yet lightweight. Historically, Tsumugi was worn by farmers, samurai and merchants as casual wear. Although Tsumugi was once thought of as a sub-par textile, it is now highly sought after by Japanese Kimono connoisseurs.
The design features the Asanoha motif. 麻の葉 read “Asa no ha” means leaf of hemp. It is an ancient Japanese motif that is common in textile design, ceramics as well as woodwork such as intricate Kumiko. As hemp is a strong plant that grows quickly, Asanoha represents resilience and growth.
This bag is fully lined with a sturdy Tsumugi Kimono silk with an inner pocket, a double-pull zipper and adjustable nylon strap.
Width: 32cm / 12.5 in
Height: 25cm / 10 in
Depth: 12cm / 4.7 in
Max strap length: 95cm / 37.5 in
100% silk
Wipe with a damp cloth or dry clean
Ships in 3 to 4 weeks
This shoulder bag is made from a vintage Tsumugi Kimono. Tsumugi 紬 yarns are made from irregular-shaped cocoons called Kuzumayu, which were once considered not fit for spinning even, fine silk threads. Compared to the shine of ordinary silk fabric, Tsumugi has a matte surface. Containing naturally formed slubs, Tsumugi yarns are durable, yet lightweight. Historically, Tsumugi was worn by farmers, samurai and merchants as casual wear. Although Tsumugi was once thought of as a sub-par textile, it is now highly sought after by Japanese Kimono connoisseurs.
The design features the Asanoha motif. 麻の葉 read “Asa no ha” means leaf of hemp. It is an ancient Japanese motif that is common in textile design, ceramics as well as woodwork such as intricate Kumiko. As hemp is a strong plant that grows quickly, Asanoha represents resilience and growth.
This bag is fully lined with a sturdy Tsumugi Kimono silk with an inner pocket, a double-pull zipper and adjustable nylon strap.
Width: 32cm / 12.5 in
Height: 25cm / 10 in
Depth: 12cm / 4.7 in
Max strap length: 95cm / 37.5 in
100% silk
Wipe with a damp cloth or dry clean
Ships in 3 to 4 weeks
