Vintage Tsumugi Kimono Shoulder Bag, Stars

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 and has one inside pocket. The textile is reinforced with a quilting batting, giving the bag a slightly poofy appearance and feel. Magnetic snap closure.

Dimensions:
Width: 38m / 15 inches
Height: 33cm / 13 inches (not including handles)
Handles: 53cm / 21 inches from end to end
Dry clean