Vintage Tsumugi Kimono Bum Bag 01

This bag is made from a vintage Tsumugi Kimono. Tsumugi 紬 threads 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 other silk fabrics, Tsumugi has a matte surface containing naturally formed slubs. Historically, Tsumugi was worn by farmers, samurai and merchants as casual wear. Although Tsumugi was once thought of as a sub-par textile, it's now highly sought after by Japanese Kimono connoisseurs who favor the quiet and subtle beauty of this handwoven silk, that shows the tiny imperfections of a surface created by hand. Lightweight but durable, Tsumugi textiles can withstand a lot of wear.

The patterns are created from a hand weaving process called Kasuri 絣. Kasuri is a term for textiles that have been woven with threads that are dyed specifically to create patterns in the fabric as they come together in the weaving process. It requires a tremendous amount of planning as threads have to be pre-painted exactly to achieve the final pattern. It’s characterized by slightly blurred or brushed appearance, the beautiful mark of imperfections in hand-weaving.

This bag is lined with vintage Yukata cotton. One zippered inner pocket. Features double slide zipper for convenience.

Dimensions:
Width: 50cm / 19.5 inches
Height: 18cm / 7 inches
Straps adjustable from 60cm (23.5 inches) to 110cm (43.5 inches)
Hand wash in cold water. Hang to dry.